PHILADELPHIA (September 27, 2023) – Kendeja Collective is proud to present the Fall Winter 2023 Collection featuring the work of artists from Africa and its diaspora. The opening reception will take place on Friday September 29th at Ubuntu Fine Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The works will be on…
1-54 Art Fair has collaborated with Art|Harare for its London edition, October 12th-15th. The collaboration is aimed at enhancing cross-cultural visions, celebrating artistic diversity, and fostering dialogues between Zimbabwe and the rest of the world. This collaboration is a part of 1-54 Special projects, allowing multiple Zimbabwe artists…
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…
Guinean artist Abdoulaye Conde won the ArtPrize 2023 public vote grand prize with his impressive artwork, ‘Raining Wisdom.’ The mural, which portrayed huge and colourful elephants in a vibrant habitat, captured the hearts and minds of festival-goers with its exciting colours and profound imagery. Abdoulaye Conde poses for…
Victor Ekpuk unveiled his mesmerizing solo exhibition, “INTERwoven TEXTures,” at Efiɛ Gallery in Dubai. The gallery’s walls came alive with Ekpuk’s reimagined ancient Nigerian communication system, Nsibidi. The gallery, adorned with various symbols, calligraphy, and enigmatic scripts, pulsated with vibrant colors, narrating tales of African identity. Moreover, his…
Dive into the rich tapestry of African culture through music at the Ekomo Art Exhibition. This event shines a spotlight on the diverse musical traditions found across the continent. From the mesmerizing beats of drums like the Conical Drum and Gan gan, to the enchanting melodies of flutes…
‘This is not a celebration of individual leadership,” – Kehinde Wiley. Kehinde Wiley recently opened an amazing exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, Paris. The exhibition is one that offers deep reflection into how the heads of state view themselves as integral parts of…
Olubunmi Agusto has emerged a winner of the 2023 Mansfield-Ruddock Art Prize, an award funded by the Ruddock Foundation for the Arts, alongside Paige Diedrick-Edwards. Olubunmi Agusto has emerged a winner of the 2023 Mansfield-Ruddock Art Prize. Image courtesy of Mansfield College, University of Oxford. The Mansfield-Ruddock Art…
Oxford University proudly announces its partnership with the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA). This collaboration initiative aims to revolutionize archaeological research and education in West Africa. Moreover, the collaboration aims to establish a dedicated center within the Pavilion, a cornerstone of MOWAA’s creative district in Benin City.…
Retro Africa enthusiastically announces its exciting collaboration with the Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery, offering a thrilling opportunity for art enthusiasts. In addition, Dolly Kola-Balogun joins hands with the gallery to co-curate the exhibition titled ‘Fragments of Reality.’ This exhibition will showcase the remarkable works of the talented artist Ken…