Memory of Genocost: Benjamin Mbenga Uses Art as a Bulwark Against Forgetting

On August 28, 2026, an art exhibition took place at the GENOCOST memorial site in Kinshasa, organized by Benjamin Mbenga to honor the victims of international crimes in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Through his works, Mbenga explores the role of art in transmitting memory, highlighting the suffering and resilience of victims and survivors. The event brought together artists, survivors, and civil society actors to reflect on preserving this memory for future generations.