Benigno Mangovo Angola, b. 1993

Overview
Born and raised in Cabinda in an artistic family, Benigno Mangovo developed an appetite for painting from an early age. In 2017, he decided to dedicate himself permanently to art, joining the painting studio of Patrício Mawete, a nationally renowned artist.
 
He describes his work as generally introspective, drawing on his experiences, memories and personal reflections as sources of reference. His work includes recurring themes such as memory, dreams, feelings, emotions, death, alienation, family, interpersonal and subject-object relationships.
Works
  • Benigno Mangovo, Cibele Yoono, Calabà Yoono, 2023
    Benigno Mangovo
    Cibele Yoono, Calabà Yoono, 2023
    Acrylic on canvas
    105 x 90 cm
  • Benigno Mangovo, Lusambo, 2022
    Benigno Mangovo
    Lusambo, 2022
    Acrylic on canvas
    100 x 85 cm
  • Benigno Mangovo, M'situ I mwila, 2022
    Benigno Mangovo
    M'situ I mwila, 2022
    Mixed media on canvas
    98 x 91 cm
  • Benigno Mangovo, M'tulisa Mu Buvika I, 2023
    Benigno Mangovo
    M'tulisa Mu Buvika I, 2023
    Acrylic on canvas
    102 x 80 cm
  • Benigno Mangovo, Musanga Mwila, 2023
    Benigno Mangovo
    Musanga Mwila, 2023
    Acrylic on canvas
    127 x 102,2 cm
  • Benigno Mangovo, N'ganda Likundi, 2022
    Benigno Mangovo
    N'ganda Likundi, 2022
    Acrylic on canvas
    91 x 99 cm
  • Benigno Mangovo, Untitled, 2023
    Benigno Mangovo
    Untitled, 2023
    Acrylic on canvas
    122 x 162 cm
Exhibitions