Santa Cruz, CA based artist Kajahl's work is inspired by the ancient world. Through his oil paintings, he brings fictional characters to life in imagined scenes. The works in Ulta Mare are inspired by the sea and ancient heritage, using portraiture to challenge and overturn white, European historical narratives. Kajahl reimagines Greco-Roman artifacts, depicting Africans as mystical seaborne figures, redefining the historical portrayal of “aethiops,” an archaic term for dark-skinned people.&nbsp;
About the Artist:
Kajahl’s work is inspired by the ancient world. He brings fictional characters to life in an imagined scene, through the medium and tradition of oil painting. In a sense, his work is based on a true story that diverges into fantasy, placing Kajahl as court painter to a mythical civilization.&nbsp;

Great Art Inspired by Water: The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is a nonprofit art museum that
engages visitors in meaningful visual art experiences through <a href="https://www.mmam.org/adult-programs" target="_blank">education</a> and <a href=""https://www.mmam.org/exhibitions target="_blank">exhibitions</a> that explore
the ongoing and historic human relationship with water. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the purpose-
built museum is located on the banks of the Mississippi River and boasts six galleries, an educational
and events space, and a destination retail shop on its seven acre riverside campus. It is through this
surprising diversity that MMAM is not only describing what marine art is, but pushing the boundaries
of what marine art can be.


Mission: To create meaningful art experiences that explore our relationship with water. 


Vision: To spark wonder and create a more compassionate and connected world for all.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum

A nonprofit art museum dedicated to great art inspired by water.

Ultra Mare | Kajahl

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Ultra Mare | Kajahl

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