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Art in the Diaspora

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Anna Boghiguian and Turner Contemporary present The Sunken Boat: A glimpse into past histories, an exhibition which creates large-scale installations that combine personal narrative, historical research and political commentary. Her distinctive visual language—combining painting, drawing, collage, paper-mâché, glass, bronze and fabric—confronts viewers with questions about colonialism, trade, migration…

British-Nigerian artist Olaolu “Slawn” Akeredolu-Ale set the art world talking when he shared an Instagram photo suggesting a collaboration with American artist KAWS. Slawn x KAWS (Image credit: Olaolu Slawn) In the image, Slawn stood beside sculptures that closely mirrored KAWS’s iconic Companion figures. His caption read: “SLAWN…

Goodman Gallery presents Lifelines, a group exhibition featuring works by Ghada Amer, Jared Ginsburg, Kapwani Kiwanga and Unathi Mkonto, among others. Lifelines brings together artists from across generations and geographies who engage the aesthetics of minimalism through a tactile and embodied approach. The exhibition reflects on mark-making, not as a gesture…

The UK Government Art Collection has acquired Journaliste by British-Congolese artist Djofray Makumbu, marking a significant addition to its holdings. Journaliste by Djofray Makumbu (Image Courtesy of the artist and Bolanle Contemporary. Photo by Haiyi Wany). The portrait honors Paul Bazakana Bayete, a Congolese journalist whose work with…