Acaye Kerunen presents her debut solo exhibition in the UK at Pace Gallery, titled “Neena aan uthii.” Translated as “See me, I am here,” this exhibition affirms her identity as a child of East African soil. This exhibition features diverse sculptures, installations, and performances that pay homage to…
It is no longer news that African art is thriving, capturing global attention with its rich and contemporary innovations. With African art experiencing such a renaissance, there are workshops and programs across the continent providing unique opportunities for collectors and enthusiasts to deepen their understanding of this vibrant…
Efie Gallery makes its design debut with an eclectic group exhibition titled” Dance Will Be You”, opening on January 24th, 2025. This exhibition explores traditional African practices that foster community, remembrance, unity, and strength, all rooted in a connection to the divine. In this way, the exhibition transforms…
Italian-Togolese artist Silvia Rosi (b. 1992) explores post-colonial themes such as migration, identity and collective memory from a diasporic perspective in an interplay of staged photography, video, performative elements and edited archive material. Her works, which often have autobiographical references, question the constructions of identity and belonging and…
Annan Affotey (b.1985, Ghana), creates introspective paintings which are influenced by the world around him, from the place of his birth to the places he has travelled to. Born to an artist father who inspired an early interest in creative expression Affotey spent his early life in Accra…
Loft Art Gallery presents ‘Homesick’, a solo exhibition of 20 new works by Moroccan-Belgian photographer Mous Lamrabat, at the gallery’s Marrakech space, Morocco. Mous Lamrabat celebrates a singular style that boldly combines tradition and modernity, creating the distinctive portraiture style he is known for. His work navigates two worlds:…
African artists are increasingly stepping onto the global stage, bringing rich cultural narratives to a variety of platforms. In recent years, major global brands have recognized the value of collaborating with these artists, integrating African aesthetics and stories into their campaigns. These partnerships have not only elevated African…
Tizta Berhanu presents her first solo exhibition, ‘Agape’, which opened at Addis Fine Art’s Addis Ababa Gallery on the 5th of January and will run until the 9th of March 2025. The title of the exhibition comes from the Ancient Greek word which refers to the highest form of…
The Norval Foundation has just announced its finalists for 2025. The list features outstanding contemporary artists from across Africa, including Gadi Ramadhani (Tanzania), Shabu Mwangi (Kenya), Marcelina Akpojotor (Nigeria), Modupeola Fadugba, and many more. The winner will receive a $35,000 cash prize and a solo exhibition at the…
Lois Selasie Arde-Acquah and Gallery 1957 present ‘In Echoes of Mundane Mindfulness’ an exhibition that seeks to reclaim the quiet power of repetition by elevating the seemingly mundane gestures of mark-making, cutting and stitching. Arde-Acquah’s mesmerising, monochromatic works are both abstract and topographical, meditating on the intersections of…