Thero Makepe

Thero Makepe (b. 1996, Botswana) is a multimedia artist whose practice spans photography, video, and installation, rooted deeply in the exploration of memory, history, and identity. Based between Gaborone, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, Makepe's work delves into the nuanced spaces between collective and personal memory, exploring how historical and cultural narratives shape contemporary identity.

His imagery often weaves together elements of spirituality and regional histories, focusing on the liminal spaces of social and familial relationships. Makepe reflects on his experiences and heritage in Botswana and South Africa, using visual storytelling to navigate themes of spirituality, diaspora, and transformation. His project have received international attention; he was awarded the prestigious MEP residency in Paris (2023), participated in the Invisible Borders Trans-African Road Trip (2022), and received the Diane and Charles Frankel Fellowship (2020). Makepe also co-founded The Botswana Pavilion, an initiative dedicated to amplifying Botswana's artistic voice on a global scale, most notably commissioned for the Unfinished Camp project by Hans Ulrich Obrist and András Szántó (2021).