Tizta Berhanu Presents ‘Agape’ at Addis Fine Art, Addis Ababa

Tizta Berhanu, Image courtesy of Addis Fine Art.

Addis Fine Art unveils Ethiopian artist Tizta Berhanu’s first solo exhibition, Agape, at its Addis Ababa gallery, running from January 5 to March 9, 2025. Drawing its name from the Ancient Greek word for divine and unconditional love, Agape delves into the transformative and enduring power of love in its most profound form. Born in Addis Ababa in 1991, Berhanu has spent her life in Ethiopia, graduating in 2013 from the Alle School of Fine Arts and Design at Addis Ababa University.

Tizta Berhanu, Sisters Love, 2022, Oil on canvas, 140x 40 cm, Image courtesy of Addis Fine Art.

Berhanu’s recent works explore the intricate layers of love, compassion, and empathy. Her oil paintings feature swirling brushstrokes and translucent layers of cool, subdued colors, creating ethereal compositions that radiate light. The dreamlike figures within her works exhibit discernible emotions, drawing viewers into their intimate embraces and subtle gestures. Despite their close connections, each figure maintains a unique identity, highlighting the individuality within shared experiences.

The artist combines elements from models, photographs, and internet sources, reimagining them into original compositions. Through these works, Berhanu invites viewers to reflect on the nature of their relationships and to foster empathy and deeper emotional connections.


Tizta Berhanu, Confluence, 2022, Oil on canvas, 150 x 170cm, Image courtesy of Addis Fine Art.
Tizta Berhanu, Confluence, 2022, Oil on canvas, 150 x 170cm, Image courtesy of Addis Fine Art.

Tizta Berhanu’s artistic journey includes numerous group and solo exhibitions across Africa, Europe, and the United States. Notable showcases include Heber in Addis Ababa (2021), The Armory Show in New York (2021), and Synthesis of Souls in London (2023), all with Addis Fine Art. Her latest exhibition, Agape, continues her exploration of the human condition, making a compelling statement about love’s enduring resonance in an ever-changing world.

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