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Born in 1934 in The Democratic Republic of Congo
"My ability to paint is an inborn gift. It was discovered by Belgian settlers who asked me to paint the first mass of the Bishop Jean de Coert, a cousin of the Belgian King Albert II. Painting is a passion that also allows me to support my family. One of my goals is communicating unity and peace to people worldwide.

"I have been an artist since 1951, and since then, a lot of changes have occured in my country. Owing to this long experience (48 years) as well as these changes, I see myself as an experienced painter. However, I keep working to try to reach perfection."

Kassanda Pontien, April 1999

  • 1970: Group Exhibition at the Academie des Beaux-Arts, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • 1968 and 1969: Group Exhibitions at the Parc de Boeck, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • 1959: Personal Exhibition at Hotel Marieville, Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • 1957: Personal Exhibition on behalf of the Belgian Governor at Hotel de la Gare, Kamina, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • 1956: Group Exhibition at Hotel de la Gare, Kamina, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • 1954: Personal Exhibition in Thsikapa, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • 1952: Personal Exhibition on behalf of the Belgian company Colohuile, Mwenw-Ditu, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • 1952: Group Exhibition at Hotel Immekasai, Kamina, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • Permanent exhibit at the Presidency of the Republic, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

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    Selection of paintings from Kassanda Pontien

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  • 1987: Third Prize; Parc de Boeck, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo


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