Much can be said about the work of Nairobi-based artist and founder of Kamene Residency, Kaloki Nyamai. His expansive painting practice is dense in its materiality, and his storytelling is as elaborate and narrative as it is symbolic. With his brushstrokes and threaded canvases, Nyamai opens up worlds…
Harold Offeh, renowned for his diverse artistic practice joins the selected artists shortlisted to contribute to London’s permanent HIV/AIDS memorial. Offeh’s work delves into exploring history, particularly the space generated by the embodiment of historical narratives. With a keen interest in addressing contemporary culture, Offeh employs humor as…
Circle Art Gallery recently debuted three concurrent shows, featuring sculptural artists from Kenya: Austine Adika (b.1986), Wanjohi Maina (b.1986), and Ngugi Waweru (b.1987). With distinct titles and styles, the exhibition aims to explore unique sculptural languages reflective of the artists’ experiences and aesthetics. Let’s delve into the different…
Reggie Khulamo is a self taught artist, humanitarian and motobikerist. He uses his art to inspire soical change. His work is heavily inspired by the cultures he has immersed himself in from all over Africa and we can see that in his bold paintings of bright colours and…
Laetitia Ky was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast in 1996. A feminist artist who creates sculptures from her hair, she has made a name for herself as a figurehead in the natural hair movement. She has a degree in Business Administration from Institut national polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Yamoussoukro. After graduating, Ky…
A young wave of South African artists are making names for themselves and their respective industries both in South Africa and globally. Below are a few whose artistic journeys you should be following. Lebohang Kganye Lebohang Kganye (b.1990) is a visual artist based and working in Johannesburg, South…
Cassi Namoda was born in Maputo, Mozambique in 1988 and currently lives and works in New York City and Los Angeles. She is a painter whose work interweaves the personal with the historical. Having lived in several different countries throughout her life, Namoda’s nomadic lifestyle and multicultural identity…
In a momentous achievement, the Nigeria-born British artist, Lanre Olagoke, recently received the prestigious MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) from King Charles. This recognition is also a testament to his outstanding dedication to services for charity and young people, showcasing a humanitarian work through…
Janet Adenike Adebayo, (b. 1997) based in Lagos, is a “confessional” artist, who utilises her artwork to convey intimate moments and unveil profound truths. Adebayo’s acrylic and mixed media on canvas pieces are recognized for their distinctive “mosaic skin” tones and exaggerated features, delving into themes of self-discovery…