Karimah Ashadu

The publication Tendered, explores the filmic practice of Karimah Ashadu (British/Nigerian, b. 1985), the winner of the Silver Lion for Promising Young Artist at the 2024 Venice Biennale, whose work engages with contemporary manifestations of Nigerian history borne by its people and landscapes. Being the first comprehensive monograph dedicated to the artist, this detailed overview of more than a decade of works (2012–25) including Ashadu’s newly commissioned film MUSCLE, features newly commissioned essays, conversations, and a collection of synopses documenting her video installations.

With contributions from the artist herself; Myriam Ben Salah, executive director and chief curator at the Renaissance Society, Chicago; Leonardo Bigazzi, curator at Fondazione In Between Art Film; Gina Buenfeld-Murley, curator at Camden Art Centre, London; Martin Clark, director of Camden Art Centre; Dr. Clive Chijioke Nwonka, associate professor of film, culture and society at University College London; Alessandro Rabottini, artistic director of Fondazione In Between Art Film; Bettina Steinbrügge, director of Mudam Luxembourg; and Arese Uwuoruya, assistant curator at Camden Art Centre.

Published with the occasion of the Karimah Ashadu exhibition Tendered at Camden Art Centre, 10 October 2025/22 March 2026.