Diablo Santana

Diablo Santana (b. 1993) is an interdisciplinary artist, writer, curator, and art administrator
born and raised in Gaborone, Botswana. His practice centers on destigmatizing difficult
conversations around politics, masculinity, cultural heritage, and postcolonial identity within
the context of Botswana and Southern Africa.
Experimental in nature, his work spans painting, drawing, collage, photography, video,
installation, and music production - often blurring the boundary between abstraction and
representation. Recurring themes include personal grief, atheism, masculinity, and the
psychological weight of historical memory.
He currently lives and works in Gaborone, where he continues to build community through
mentorship, curation, and local arts advocacy.Giancarlo is based in Gaborone, Botswana where he continues to hone his craft and work closely with his community.

BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship and Business Leadership
Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom

2019
- Artist of the Year Exhibition
Thapong Visual Arts Centre, Gaborone, Botswana (Group Exhibition)

2021
- The Other Art Fair: Virtual Edition
Presented by Saatchi Art (Online)

2023
- Yo o Sa Leleng
Botswana National Museum Art Gallery, Gaborone, Botswana (Group Exhibition; also
served as curator)

2025
- Potion to Pour
Houston Texas, USA (Group Exhibition)
- RMB Latitudes Art Fair
Johannesburg, South Africa
- ARC x Saint Patrick’s Society of Botswana Art & Wine
Gaborone, Botswana (Group Exhibition)
- Collaborative Art Exhibition Sponsored By CIPA
Gaborone, Botswana (Group Exhibition)