Suzan Ibrahim
Soaring toward Memory
About the SessionNAIROBI – Following their successful collaboration in 2025, Strauss & Co, Africa’s leading auction house, and Danda Jaroljmek, Director of Art Auction East Africa, will present Art Auction East Africa | Strauss & Co, a 67-lot sale bringing together modern and contemporary art from East Africa and the wider continent. The live-virtual sale will be held at Circle Art Gallery in Nairobi on Wednesday, 28 October, 2026, 7pm EAT. The catalogue spans a diversity of East African countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Sudan and Uganda, alongside works by artists from Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique and Nigeria. Works on paper, photography and sculpture complements the strong painting consignment. “The selection invites collectors to discover East Africa’s diverse modernist histories, particularly those beyond the Anglophone world,” says Susie Goodman. “In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in East African modernists, with artists associated with the Khartoum School shown in museums and fairs globally. Our work as an auction house rooted in Africa is ensuring this rediscovery is not temporary. We are delighted to partner with Danda Jaroljmek in cultivating a sustainable secondary market for East African modernists active during the era of decolonisation and independence.” A preview exhibition will be held at Circle Art Gallery, Victoria Square, Riara Road, Nairobi, during the two weeks preceding the auction on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
LOT 32
Suzan Ibrahim
Soaring toward Memory
About this Item
signed
Provenance
The Artist's Collection.
Notes
Suzan Ibrahim is a renowned Sudanese artist, educator, and cultural advocate whose work delves into the realms of colour, folklore, and the preservation of Sudanese heritage. Born in 1974 in Khartoum, Sudan, Suzan Ibrahim has built a career marked by her deep commitment to visual art, education, and cultural storytelling.
Ibrahim completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Sudan University of Science and Technology in 1997, followed by a Higher Diploma in Folklore and a Masters degree in Folklore from the Institute of African and Asian Studies at the University of Khartoum, and she holds a PhD in Colour Art from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Sudan University of Science and Technology. Ibrahim’s academic foundation has been pivotal in shaping her artistic practice, blending theoretical depth with cultural insight.
Ibrahim’s artistic practice is characterized by a vibrant fusion of Sudanese cultural themes and contemporary techniques. Her artwork often incorporates traditional motifs with modern interpretations, resulting in visually compelling pieces that reflect her cultural heritage and artistic vision. Through her exhibitions, teaching, and community engagement, Suzan Ibrahim has become a leading figure in the Sudanese art scene, influencing both her peers and emerging artists.
Ibrahim’s continued dedication to art and education ensures her legacy as both an artist and an educator will resonate for years to come, contributing significantly to the future of Sudanese art and its place on the global stage.
Biography courtesy of Circle Art Gallery
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