Birhanu Manaye is a visual artist from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (B.1998), his artistic journey began during his adolescence, inspired by his older brother. He studied painting and drawing at the Abyssinia School of Art before enrolling in the Ale School of Fine Arts and Design (ASFAD), where he specialized in printmaking. In 2022, he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with the highest honors.
His artwork endeavors to delve into abstract concepts like the subconscious, the ethereal essence of the universe, and the relationship between patterns, textures, and memory. Moreover, his art reflects the complexity of the universe. Birhanu's approach to his craft is explorative, often experimenting with different media such as painting, woodcut, linocut, dry point print, Photography, and most frequently, silkscreen printing. His artistic practice is characterized by continual learning and researching, as he constantly seeks out and investigates new methods to incorporate into his work.
Birhanu has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Ethiopia, Romania, Turkey, and the United States. In 2023/2024, he held his debut solo exhibition, "Remembrance and Reminiscence," at Galleria Tomoca in Addis Ababa. His work has also been featured in publications such as Suboart International Art Magazine and Redeem the Generation.
WORKSHOPS
- “Inter-Art Artcamp 2024” - Auid, Romania. -
2024
- “Expanding Perspective Through Art” - Alliance Ethio-Francaise, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. -
2022
- “Creative In-Design Project” - Alle School of Fine Arts and Design, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. -
2019
- “Design Ethiopia” - FAB Lab Addis - Alle School of Fine Arts and Design, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. -
2019
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
- “Remembrance & Reminiscence” - Galleria Tomocca. -
2024
(solo)
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
- “Life unscripted” - Centrul Multicultural Liviu Rebreanu, Auid, Romania.. -
2024
(group)
- “Don't be square!” - AKKA project, Venice, Italy. -
2024
(group)
- “Gaal Gi” - OFF Biennale, Dakar Senegal. -
2024
(group)
- “Common Space” - Artawi Gallery, Addis Ababa, Ehiopia. -
2024
(group)
- “Patterns Through Time” - Amasaka Gallery, Masaka, Uganda. -
2024
(group)
- “"Inter-Art foundation" International art camp” - Aiud, Romania. -
2024
(group)
- “Holiday salon show” - Galerie Tangerine, Nasville, U.S.. -
2023
(group)
- “Ankara meeting of world Artists printing Arts Exhibition” - Ankara Buyuksehir Belediyesi, Ankara , Turkey. -
2023
(group)
- “Origin” - Abrak art gallery, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. -
2023
(group)
- “Origin international symposium” - Ethiopian Academy of sciences, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. -
2023
(group)
- “Biennial“ City of Arts"” - Centrul Multicultural Liviu Rebreanu, Auid, Romania. -
2023
(group)
- “Echos of Abyssinia” - Alba lulia Museum of unification, Auid , Romania.. -
2023
(group)
- “Anatolian culture and history” - Anatolian civilizations Museum, Ankara, Turkey. -
2023
(group)
- ““Soulful-resistance”INTERNATIONAL PRINT MAKING EXHIBITION” - Gebrekirstos Desta Modern Art Museum, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.. -
2022
(group)
- “Young Vigor” - Ethiopian Metropolitan Gallery, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. -
2022
(group)
- “Annual Graduation Show” - Alle School of Fine Arts and Design, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. -
2022
(group)
- “Untitled” - Gelani Coffee, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. -
2022
(group)
- “One One Group Show” - Moa Anbessa Art Studio-Gallery, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. -
2022
(group)
- “Design Ethiopia: My Future is My Culture” - Alle School of Fine Arts and Design, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. -
2019
(group)
- ““Abyssinia Fine Arts and Modeling students Exhibition”” - National Theater Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.. -
2015
(group)
