The Africa Centre, UK, in partnership with This Is Not a White Cube Gallery, enthusiastically presents René Tavares’ debut solo exhibition, “Portraits for English to See.” Premiered at The Africa Centre on October 9th, this groundbreaking exhibition offers a unique perspective on the African diaspora and the intricate…
Efie Gallery enthusiastically announces collaborating with Dubai Culture to host a panel discussion for the inaugural Dubai Calligraphy Biennal. This engaging event will occur at the Museum of the Future, Dubai, UAE. The panel discussion comes five days after the unveiling of Victor Ekpuk’s Passage to Promise sculpture,…
A masterpiece by Julie Mehretu shattered records at Sotheby’s Hong Kong last week, selling for an astounding $9.32 million. This triumphant sale established an unparalleled milestone, marking Mehretu as the highest-grossing African-born artist in the history of auctions. The renowned South African artist Marlene Dumas held the previous…
The Wright Art Collection is hosting a charity exhibition, “It Is True, I was Created in You,” on Saturday, October 14th, 2023, at their residence in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Proceeds from this event will be used to establish a fund for maternal health at Penn State Health, Department of…
El Anatsui, the renowned Ghanaian artist, has just unveiled his latest masterpiece in Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall. The masterpiece showcases his distinctive artistry using recycled bottle tops. Born in Anyako, Ghana, in 1944, Anatsui has seamlessly blended local traditions with global abstract art. Moreover, his art touches on…
Renowned artist Hassan Hajjaj has partnered with 1-54 Art Fair to create limited-edition prints to support the victims of the recent earthquake in Morocco. This collaborative initiative aims to help those affected by the earthquake that claimed over 3,000 lives in Morocco. The sale proceeds from the prints…
Abdoulaye Diarrassouba also recognized as Aboudia, clinched the title of the top-selling artist in 2022. Aboudia successfully sold a total of 75 artworks, surpassing Damien Hirst (73 lots), Edgar Plans (65 lots), Yoshitomo Nara (62 lots), and Jordy Kerwick (61 lots), as revealed in the Hiscox Artist Top…
The Wright Art Foundation will host a benefit exhibition in Pennsylvania featuring 25 artists from the African diaspora. Scheduled for October 14th, this event addresses the alarming rise in maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States, particularly among Black women, who face a 2-3 times higher risk…
David Zwirner presents Njideka Akunyili Crosby’s first limited-edition solo exhibition in New York. The show “Coming Back to See Through Again” features a captivating 43-color screenprint on Rives BFK paper. These remarkable artworks mark her initial venture into printmaking, a domain she had long contemplated. The exhibition showcases…
Amidst the lively arts scene in Ivory Coast, a wave of innovation is transforming contemporary art. The Abidjan Expo recently spotlighted a decade of Ivorian creativity, revealing exceptional talent. Several Ivorian artists have made significant strides in the industry and deserve a spot on your collectors’ list. Abdoulaye…