Kenyan Artist Peter Marimbe Parsimei Showcases Painting at Brooklyn Exhibition

Parsimei's work featured in group show with Pamoja artist collective

Apr. 1, 2026 at 4:01am

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Kenyan artist Peter Marimbe Parsimei recently had one of his paintings, titled "Ngong Hills", featured in an exhibition called "The Mingled Destinies of Crocodiles and Men" held by the Pamoja artist collective at Stellarhighway gallery in Brooklyn, New York.

Why it matters

Parsimei's inclusion in this high-profile group exhibition in New York City helps to spotlight the vibrant contemporary art scene in Kenya and the work of the Pamoja collective in bringing Kenyan artists to international audiences.

The details

The "Ngong Hills" painting by Parsimei was part of the Pamoja collective's exhibition at Stellarhighway gallery in Brooklyn, which ran from January through February 2026. The show featured the work of several Kenyan artists exploring themes of nature, culture, and the human experience.

  • The exhibition "The Mingled Destinies of Crocodiles and Men" ran from January to February 2026.
  • Parsimei's "Ngong Hills" painting was featured as part of this exhibition.

The players

Peter Marimbe Parsimei

A Kenyan artist whose work was included in the Pamoja artist collective's exhibition at Stellarhighway gallery in Brooklyn.

Pamoja

A Kenyan artist collective that organized the "The Mingled Destinies of Crocodiles and Men" exhibition at Stellarhighway gallery in Brooklyn.

Stellarhighway

A gallery space in Brooklyn, New York that hosted the Pamoja collective's exhibition featuring Parsimei's work.

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The takeaway

Parsimei's inclusion in this high-profile group exhibition in New York City helps to bring greater international attention to the vibrant contemporary art scene in Kenya and the work of artist collectives like Pamoja in promoting Kenyan artists on the global stage.