Tariku Shiferaw

Today is the last day for my solo show at @galerielelong #tarikushiferaw

“A Strange Place to Cast Our Dreams” 2022. acrylic paint, canvas, ceramics, chain link fence, sound. Dimension variable. On view through August 7th @smackmellon Curated in a group exhibition titled “You’d Think By Now” by @rachelvera_s

🌌Emerging Artist Spotlight🔦: TARIKU SHIFERAW @abstractexit 🌌We’re thrilled to highlight the incredible ceramics of Tariku Shiferaw that were on view at Galerie Lelong & Co @galerielelong in fall of 2023 for Shiferaw’s solo exhibition, “Marking Oneself in Dark Places.” Shiferaw’s piece, “A Sign in Space” (2023) transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary with a stunning night sky painted across panels of unstretched canvas, surrounding 24 ceramic sculptures. Each sculpture emanates a “sonic constellation” of sounds, representing the rich and diverse heritage of the African diaspora. 🎶✨ This installation is part of Shiferaw’s “Mata Semay” series and continues their exploration of cosmic themes, following the success of “A Strange Place to Cast Our Dreams” (2022) at Smack Mellon @smackmellon , Brooklyn. Drawing inspiration from Italo Calvino’s “Cosmicomics,” the piece speaks to the universal desire to leave a mark—just as the primordial being attempts in Calvino’s story “A Sign in Space.” 🌠 Swipe through to see this inspiring work, and stay tuned as we continue to celebrate emerging artists pushing boundaries in contemporary ceramics. . . . . . . #EmergingArtist #CeramicArt #InstallationArt #AfricanDiaspora #ContemporaryArt #CosmicInspiration #ArtSpotlight #ItaloCalvino #MataSemay #SupportEmergingArtists #ArtCommunity #MuseumHighlight

@labiennale #2026

This summer and fall, the Museum presents new work by Odili Donald Odita and Tariku Shiferaw as part of the Joyner/Giuffrida Visiting Artist Program.   On view June 20 to August 16, ‘Odili Donald Odita’ explores bold color, geometric form, and architectural space to examine global histories, migration, and identity. From August 29 to October 18, ‘Tariku Shiferaw’ presents layered, conceptual works that investigate mark-making, visibility, and systems of power.   Together, these exhibitions expand conversations around abstraction, culture, and perception through two compelling artistic voices.   Learn more at the link in bio. IMAGE 1: Odili Donald Odita, ‘Camouflage’, 2025. Acrylic on canvas, 84 1/8 × 130 3/8 × 1 1/2 in. (206.05 x 331.15 x 3.81 cm). © Odili Donald Odita, courtesy of David Kordansky Gallery. IMAGE 2: Odili Donald Odita, Photo: Natalie Kahn IMAGE 3: Tariku Shiferaw, ‘Caribbean Queen (Billie Ocean)’, 2021. Acrylic on canvas, 94 x 36 x 15 in. (53.3 x 68.1 x 5.1 cm). © Tariku Shiferaw, courtesy of Galerie Lelong, NY. IMAGE 4: Tariku Shiferaw

Venice #2026 #labiennaledivenezia

So Easy (Olivia Dean) 2026 Acrylic, graphite, oil sticks, canvas 60x48 inches #tarikushiferaw #paint

Art life. Recently completed at my current artist residency in #miami at @fountainheadarts #painting #tarikushiferaw

Meet Session 3 artist in residence @abstractexit at our Open House happening tomorrow, Thursday April 23rd 💙 Tariku Shiferaw is an Ethiopian-American artist known for his abstract paintings that explore language, repetition, and identity. His work often features layered text and gestural marks, drawing from both personal experience and broader cultural references, including hip-hop and Black visual culture. Shiferaw’s paintings challenge viewers to consider how meaning is constructed and obscured through repetition and fragmentation. Meet Tariku and see his work in person this Thursday from 7-8:30pm with a members only hour starting at 6pm. Enjoy drinks from @estrelladamm , @lalospirits and @theelcarajo . RSVP at the link in bio ❤️‍🔥 📷: @alfonsodrn

Fountainhead picture day! #art #painting #residency

In Miami for the month of April @fountainheadarts I’ve been traveling with my paintings since January: from NYC > Addis > NYC > Miami ✈️ 🎨🖼️ #miami #art #tarikushiferaw

Late post @thereporterethiopia had also came out in print. “Adey Abeba: Tariku Shiferaw” Last video is of the site responsive installation art piece I made for my solo museum show at Modern Art Museum: Gebre Kristos Desta Center titled, “Addis Zemen.” #art #installationart #painting