Set against the striking mountain and vineyard backdrop, the Norval Foundation has, since 2018, served as more than a space for viewing art—it’s become a cultural anchor point, nurturing appreciation for African creativity and elevating the voices of artists on a global stage. Designed by DHK Architects as…
Gallery 1957 presents ‘Memories of Yellow: A Game of Power and Chance’ by Jeremiah Quarshie, a solo exhibition which weaves themes of unpredictability, memory and power into a vivid exploration of Accra’s water crisis. The exhibition stirs up reflections on the enduring social and economic challenges facing Ghana,…
Dutch-Moroccan designer, Mina Abouzahra, brings the weavers of Taznakht to Bahia Palace in Marrakech, blending tradition, technology as well as advocacy for fair trade. ‘The Soul of a Rug’ in collaboration with the Conservation of the Palais Bahia, was inaugurated during the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Marrakech…
The National Gallery of Art (NGA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Atsur Technologies Ltd for the creation of digital archive of Nigeria’s rich artistic heritage to ensure effective management and global access. The MoU, signed recently in Abuja, will ensure both organisations work together to…
Galerie Cécile Fakhoury is delighted to present ‘Goumbé’, the first solo exhibition by artist Carl-Edouard Keïta in Abidjan. At the dawn of independence, Côte d’Ivoire experienced an unprecedented economic boom, commonly referred to as the Miracle ivoirien (Ivorian Miracle). Many young people from rural areas and neighboring countries…
Lubaina Himid, a distinguished British artist whose career skyrocketed after her Turner Prize win in 2017, is set to lead the British Pavillion for the 2026 Venice Biennale. Himid, born in Zanzibar, Tanzania and now residing in Preston, England, has been a pivotal figure in the British Black…
kó Gallery presents ‘Dry Season’ a solo exhibition by Eva Obodo featuring recent charcoal and fibre artworks. This exhibition explores the artist’s fascination with the intricate terrains of human experience, presenting a powerful narrative of contemporary social and political landscapes. Eva Obodo is a professor of Fine and…
Gallery 1957 and Awanle Ayiboro Hawa Ali presents ‘Fine Feathers Don’t Make Fine Birds’, a solo show. This new body of work is curated by Nana Yaa Poku Asare-Boadu and follows a ten-month residency with the gallery in Accra. Awanle Ayiboro Hawa Ali fully embodies the ethos of…
Temple Muse and Daniel “Pengrapher” Oshundaro present ‘Renaissance Reformed’, a compelling solo exhibition curated by Avinash D. Wadhwani. The exhibition delves into the Oshundaro’s transformative exploration of identity, materiality and the interplay between self and environment. The exhibition’s title captures Oshundaro’s reimagining of classical masterpieces through a contemporary…
In the world of contemporary African art, the unfinished is not a flaw but a statement. An incomplete portrait, a rough-edged sculpture, a half-told story—these are not accidents but deliberate artistic choices. They invite questions rather than offering answers, leaving space for interpretation, dialogue, and reflection. For many…