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Daniel Maluka

Artist member since 2019
Toronto , Ontario

Daniel Maluka is a self-taught, Toronto-based artist and writer originally from South Africa. He merges Afrocentric influences with surrealist elements to explore the depths of the subconscious in his art. Daniel's visually captivating pieces have gained international recognition, being featured in galleries across Toronto and collected worldwide.

In addition to his visual art, Daniel has made notable contributions to literature. His works have been published in various magazines, and he has led numerous poetry workshops. His debut poetry collection, Unwashed, published by Mawenzi House, was featured in CBC's "37 Most Anticipated Poetry Books for Spring 2024." The collection is known for its visceral, image-rich poetry.


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Inside the Studio


Q+A

Favourite medium

Ink

Best season of the year in Toronto

Summer

How long have you been creating art?

My whole life

During my breaks, I tend to ...

Draw

Who do you consider a genius?

Basquiat, Leonardo Drew, Kennedy Yanko, Derrick Adams, Brynat Giles, Malik Roberts

What do you listen to when you work?

Ambient Music

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Upcoming Exhibitions
2023-09-04

Chin Chin - Creemore, ON
The Black Cowboy Solo Show

Select Past Exhibitions
2024

Station Independent Projects
Summer Break Group Show

2024

Worth Gallery - Toronto ON
Emancipation Day Art Exhibition

2024

The Secret Handshake Gallery
15th Annual Summer Group Show

2024

Foy House Toronto ON
SPILLS OF WAR

2024

Dirty Laundry Gallery - Toronto, ON
SPILLS OF WAR SOLO SHOW

2024

Kirkland Lake, ON
5th Annual Contemporary Art Exhibition at Museum of Northern History

2024

Toronto, ON
Etre x Flossy: The Underground Pop Up Exhibition

2024

Arts Etobicoke - Etobicoke, ON
Roots: 5th African Roots Exhibition

2024

Gallery 1313 - Toronto, ON
Partial Gallery x Design TO: Art Intelligence Group Show

2024

Morning Parade Coffee Bar
Artist of the Month Solo Exhibition

2023

Virtual
Inprimo Art: Your Painted Insight Group Shop

2023

Scarborough, ON
Sustainable Market Art + Design

2023

We Got Dreams Studio - Toronto, ON
Sketch Night Pop-up Exhibit

2023

inPrint Collective Studio - Toronto ON
The Cut Up: Conversations in Collage

2023

Toronto, ON
House of Arts Featured Artist - April

2023

Oakville, ON
Aviva Canada Insurance Inc

2022

Scarborough, ON
Akin Artist Market

2021

Toronto, ON
John B Aird Juried Drawing 2021 Show

2020

Toronto, ON
Together Even When Apart by Labour of Love & Partial Gallery

2019

Toronto, ON
Pre-Labatt Village Group -

2019

The Freedom Factory, Toronto, ON
VAM 2019 Juried Show

2018

Vuco Art Space, Toronto, ON
Vuco 2018 Group Show

2017

The Redline Cafe, Toronto, ON
Spills of War

2019

Toronto, ON
Pre-Labatt Village Artist Consortium Group Show

2019

Toronto, ON
Northern Contemporary CMYK Show

Accolades
2024


Exhibition Assistance Grant

Education
2018

Ryerson University
English

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