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Keya Tama

@keyatama

South African artist based in New York
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A mural painted in st Helena bay in an abandoned cray fish factory near my grans house.
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As promised, the pro reel from the KEYA TAMA: Tied by Time Exhibit that happened last Friday at The Tampa Edition, Curated By AADMIXX. This reel was created by @kylelanceobrien and his talented team @motionminds - Tampa Bay. We... us... YOU ALL, did it again. You came out in masses in the name of art. This time we were graced by the internationally renowned talents of Cape Town artist - @keyatama - and l think it’s safe to say the Bay Area was into his vibe. So much so that we sold out the entire show of 19 original pieces (6 paintings and 13 tapestries). Congrats to all those who got one before they were gone and a massive THANK YOU to EVERYONE who showed up to support yet another beautiful evening on the rooftop of The Tampa Edition. Big ups to Director of Culture & Entertainment, Ryan Brown, and his incredible staff, mad respect to the Hilary Live crew for always providing the perfect soundtrack for the night, so much love to my wife and our team at AADMIXX, (s/o Bucky and Paul) and as always a HUGE thank you to Mikey Lambert and his all star squad at Form 43 for the production assist. These one night exhibits take a village to produce and none of them would be possible without the many months of planning and cohesive teamwork that goes in. My gratitude is immeasurable. Finally, Keya Tama... what can I say other than thank you, thank you, THANK YOU so much for trusting us to host you. Having you here was an honor and we’re already looking forward to your return. Much love and safe travels to you on your next incredible journey. Till next time friend, in the mixx...
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A mural in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico titled “Wanderer” along side @ellenalourens and @arte.rilo .Thanks to @jeavimental for hosting us and for all your help!
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Blending architecture, nature, and time @keyatama 🇿🇦 creates calm moments where past and future meet in the present. 🎥 by @mehdilaajali #Jidar26 #StreetArt #Rabat #JidarFestival #Jidar
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@keyatama doesn’t just paint walls, he studies them. Every city becomes a language to learn, every surface a place to translate it.⁠ ⁠ Before the brush hits, there’s time spent walking, noticing, collecting. Symbols, patterns, histories. His work feels familiar because it’s built to belong, like it’s always been there, just waiting to be uncovered.⁠ ⁠ Raised around art and movement, Keya’s process is rooted in observation. Murals that don’t fight their environment but grow out of it, blending past and present into something that feels inevitable.⁠ ⁠ Six continents in, the approach hasn’t changed. Stay curious. Stay aware. Let the world tell you what it needs.⁠ ⁠ Read the full interview in the latest issue of Veros, available now as a free digital copy on our website.
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K E Y A T A M A A South African artist based in New York, Keya Tama creates work that moves between ancient and contemporary iconography, family, community, and minimalism. His visual world feels timeless, grounded, and completely his own. RSVP to Paint It Forward at the link in our bio. #Art #ArtGallery #Nashville #CASSContemporary
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This mural is a mural on an abandoned building in Ecuador. Titled “One Life” coming from the Ecuadorian Spanish “Chulla Vida” it was an honour to paint this in for @nuevomural and for the Kichwa Tunibamba community of Bellavista, in the Cotacachi canton, Sierra northern Ecuador.
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“Tied By Time” Opens today! A one night only solo exhibition at the @editiontampa  rooftop. Featuring paintings and tapestries by @keyatama Curated by @aadmixx Location: The Tampa EDITION 500 Channelside DriveTampa, Florida9th Floor Open to the public Friday, March 27 8PM–11PM Soundscape by @hilary.live
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“Tied By Time” Opens this Friday, 3/27/26, a one night only solo exhibition at the @editiontampa rooftop. Featuring paintings and tapestries by @keyatama Location: The Tampa EDITION 500 Channelside Drive Tampa, Florida 9th Floor Curated by @aadmixx Open to the public Friday, March 27 8PM–11PM For 7PM Collector’s Preview Hour inquiries, please DM @aadmixx Soundscape by @hilary.live
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TIED BY TIME 
A one night open air gallery experience featuring new original paintings and tapestries. The Tampa EDITION 
500 Channelside Drive
Tampa, Florida
9th Floor Curated by @aadmixx Open to the public 
Friday, March 27
8PM–11PM For 7PM Collector’s Preview Hour inquiries, please DM @aadmixx Soundscape by @hilary.live 📸 @robyn_phillips_ @hanajaynesho
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TIED BY TIME A One Night Open Air Gallery Experience, Featuring New Original Paintings and tapestries. Location: The Tampa Edition 500 Channelside Drive Tampa, Florida 9th Floor Curated By AADMIXX OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Friday March 27th 8pm-11pm DM @aadmixx for 7pm Collector’s Preview Hour Inquiries SOUNDSCAPE BY: @hilary.live For flowers Acrylic on canvas 60 x 40”
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This piece is titled “Forever” made at the @royaldelft_official In collaboration with @straatmuseum during my residency FOREVER Transfer Height 35cm #UrbanBlue #FromBricksToTiles #RoyalDelft #STRAATmuseum @straatmuseum
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