In the 2000s, De Middel discovered a Zambian space programme led by Edward Makuka Nkoloso, aiming to send the first African to the moon. The Afronauts reimagines this history with creative reconstructions.

Party pairs documentary images with excerpts from Quotations from Chairman Mao Tsetung, offering a contemporary view of Chinese society and the lasting influence of political ideology.

In 2015, De Middel advertised for sex clients to pose for her, resulting in Gentlemen’s Club, a visual exploration of societal stigmas and complex relationships.

These three projects explore the unspoken and forgotten, blending discomfort and curiosity. Pandora compels us to confront hidden complexities of human experience and shadowed narratives.

↘ Artist Tour of “Pandora” with Cristina De Middel

22 November (Fri), 5pm to 6pm
23 November (Sat), 11am to 12pm
DECK Open Ground, 120A Prinsep Street, Singapore 187937

↘ In Conversation: Cristina De Middel with Gwen Lee

23 November (Sat), 2pm to 3:30pm
42 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187951

© From the series The Afronauts, 2012. Cristina De Middel / Magnum Photos
© From the series Party, 2013. Cristina De Middel / Magnum Photos
© From the series Gentlemen’s Club, 2022. Cristina De Middel / Magnum Photos