Biography

King Ngabo (b. 1996) is a Rwandan multidisciplinary artist, researcher, curator, and Professor of Visual and Performing Arts. He is the founder of Atelier Ejoo, a center for art and knowledge in Kigali, and the Founder and Artistic Director of Museum Ingabo, Rwanda's first private museum dedicated to contemporary African storytelling and art for humanity. Ngabo began his creative journey as a children's book author before expanding his practice across painting, installation, performance, filmmaking, storytelling, and research. His work investigates the intersections of memory, history, identity, and social justice, using art as a means to preserve lived experiences and inspire collective reflection.

His artistic practice centers on themes of memory, trauma, resilience, justice, and human suffering. Through immersive installations, visual narratives, and participatory projects, he positions art as a voice for the voiceless and a powerful tool for dialogue, education, and social responsibility. His work has received both national and international recognition, including the presentation of his landmark storytelling exhibition Isaliyuti at Rwanda's National Museum for the Campaign Against the Genocide. His projects have also been presented in academic, cultural, and international forums dedicated to memory, peacebuilding, and contemporary African art. Beyond his studio practice, Ngabo founded Art for Memories, a digital platform that preserves and shares the memory of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi through contemporary artistic expression. The initiative brings together artists, researchers, and communities to ensure that memory remains a living conversation for future generations.

““It is a powerful reminder that Art has the ability to heal, inspire and educate. But also , a powerful reminder that Art has the ability to divide, manipulate and mislead.’’ King NGABO””

Through Atelier Ejoo, he continues to cultivate a space where artists, researchers, and the public engage in exhibitions, workshops, conversations, and collaborative learning. The center reflects his belief that art is both a creative practice and a form of knowledge capable of shaping more thoughtful and compassionate societies. Ngabo is currently leading the long-term development of Museum Ingabo, envisioning it as one of Africa's leading cultural institutions dedicated to artistic research, education, memory preservation, storytelling, and contemporary creative expression. His broader mission is to position African artists and stories at the center of global cultural discourse while creating spaces where art fosters dialogue, healing, and hope.

Selected exhibitions and full CV available on request.