Rewa, a Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award Finalist, is a visual artist who harnesses her multicultural background and masterfully blends it with modern afropolitan components to create bold, vibrant portraits that celebrate the strength, resilience, and multifaceted identities of women, transcending the boundaries of art, history, and culture.…
Pearl Lam Galleries and Alimi Adewale’s announce their inaugural participation at the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair 2024 in London. This will be taking place from the 10th until the 13th of October 2024. This year Pearl Lam will be showing a solo exhibition of new works by Adewale titled ‘Terra Mater.’ This exhibition presents…
A formidable presence in the contemporary art scene, Yinka Ilori crafts captivating works that provoke deep reflection while maintaining an irresistible allure. Born in 1987 and raised in Islington, North London, the Nigerian-British artist skillfully weaves elements of his dual heritage into his creations. His upbringing in a…
Art X Lagos, West Africa’s top international art fair, returns for its ninth edition from October 31st to November 3rd, 2024. This year’s event will feature ten distinguished exhibitors presenting a diverse range of contemporary African artists from Harare to Cotonou, Lagos to London. Image Courtesy: Art X…
Ken Nwadiogbu alongside four artists will showcase his interpretation of the bottom half of Warhol’s “blue” painting at the Saatchi Gallery.
Buckle up as we embark on a journey through the regions to spotlight the African galleries in Frieze London 2024. Focusing on living artists and avant-garde art practices, the annual Frieze London art fair returns to Regent’s Park from October 9th to 13th. This year introduces a new…
The Africa Center and African Export – Import Bank – Afreximbank, announces the upcoming launch of the Afreximbank Africa Diaspora Center (AADC), an initiative that will help in bridging the gap between Africans, both in Africa and the diaspora with the African continent. The Africa Center. Image courtesy:…
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of its iconic Grain Silo building on the 24th of September 2024, which coincides with South Africa’s Heritage Day. This celebration also marks the museum’s 7th year as the largest institution dedicated to contemporary…
Ibrahim Mahama’s latest exhibition, A Spell of Good Things, at the White Cube gallery, New York which is also his first solo exhibition in New York is a powerful testament to the artist’s ongoing exploration of history, politics, and material culture. Known for his monumental installations that often repurpose…
Across the vast and diverse landscapes of Africa, folklore weaves together the stories, beliefs, and spirituality of generations. These tales which have been passed down through oral traditions, shape the fabric of African society, offering explanations for the mysteries of life, nature, and the cosmos. Rooted in oral…