Manuela Sambo, born in Luanda (Angola) and a long-time resident of Berlin, combines African mask traditions with influences from Western art history, which she explores in her artistic work. In 2020, she received the Falkenrot Prize in conjunction with an exhibition at Künstlerhaus Bethanien. In 2024, the Museum für Moderne Kunst Frankfurt/Main (MMK) acquired numerous works for its renowned collection.