Through exhibitions, artistic collaborations, and public programming. Nyakier Buong explores how art creates space for lived experiences, diverse perspectives, and new ways of understanding the world. Her curatorial practice is grounded in ethnographic principles and a commitment to humanising the stories behind the work, representing people with dignity, and creating opportunities for artists to share their own stories on their own terms.
EXHIBITING LIVED EXPERIENCES
Ethnographies of War: Stories of the Displaced
An independent curatorial project founded by Nyakier Buong, exploring the intersections of art, culture, identity, and lived experience.
First presented in Toronto in August 2026, Ethnographies of War: Stories of the Displaced brought together artists whose practices engage with war, displacement, cultural memory, and migration. Through contemporary art, public programming, and visual storytelling, the exhibition created space for artists to share their own histories, represent their experiences with dignity, and challenge dominant narratives surrounding displacement.
The project forms part of Nyakier Buong’s evolving curatorial practice, which brings together artists, ideas, and perspectives through exhibitions, artistic collaborations, and public programming. Building on her work with Ethnographies of War: Stories of the Displaced, Nyakier continues to develop curatorial projects that engage with contemporary art, culture, identity, and lived experience. Her practice moves across cultural contexts and artistic disciplines, fostering connections between artists, audiences, and institutions in the UK, Canada, and internationally.
The project was supported through the TakingITGlobal Sprout Ideas Fellowship and funded in part by the Canada Service Corps.
Share Your Story
Nyakier Buong is developing several artistic and curatorial projects exploring themes including the female body, identity, representation, and South Sudanese culture and heritage.
This is an ongoing call for artists interested in contributing to future projects and creative collaborations. Artists at different stages of their practice are welcome to get in touch.
Artists working across all mediums are welcome to apply. All projects are grounded in respect, cultural sensitivity, and ethical storytelling, and artists are encouraged to share only what they feel comfortable disclosing.
Contact Us
For inquiries, partnerships, or to collaborate on creating impactful art exhibitions, feel free to reach out to Ethnographies of War. We are dedicated to harnessing the power of art for positive social change.