Jahmek Contemporary Art
Bold contemporary art in downtown Luanda: exhibitions, dialogues and studio visits.
One of Luanda’s most dynamic contemporary art platforms, bringing together exhibitions, critical conversations and creative exchange in a setting that feels current, open and distinctly connected to the city.
Jahmek Contemporary Art is one of Luanda’s most dynamic platforms for contemporary art. Founded in 2018 by Mehak and Jardel Vieira, the gallery moved in 2022 to the historic Hotel Globo, where it now presents a changing programme of exhibitions, artist talks and community events.
Jahmek collaborates with established and emerging Angolan voices as well as international peers, including artists such as Kiluanji Kia Henda and Mónica de Miranda, helping connect Luanda to wider contemporary art conversations.
Whether you are new to contemporary art or already deeply interested in it, the space feels welcoming, experimental and unmistakably Luandan.
- Rotating shows: around 4 to 6 curatorial projects a year, mixing solo and group exhibitions.
- Talks & dialogues: informal conversations with artists and curators, depending on the programme.
- Studio visits: occasionally organised with local artists, on request or by announcement.
- Highlights:
- Concrete Blues by Kiluanji Kia Henda, 2019.
- Memories of a Poisoned River with the National Museum of Natural History, 2023.
- Caminho para as Estrelas by Mónica de Miranda, 2022.
Tip: the programme changes often, so their Instagram is the best place to check what is currently on.
Hotel Globo · Rua Rainha Ginga 100, Ingombotas, Luanda
Tue–Fri: 12:00–19:00 · Sat: 11:00–19:00
Sundays and Mondays, though special events may vary
info@jahmek.com (if unavailable, enquire via Instagram)
Cards or cash can vary by event. For openings, arriving early is usually a good idea.
- Best time: weekday late afternoon for a quieter visit, while openings tend to be more lively.
- Photography: often allowed, but it is worth asking staff before photographing works closely.
- Access: central location with simple rideshare drop-off at the Hotel Globo entrance.