In today’s world, pictures have become an outlet to share, document and communicate our thoughts, ideas, experiences and concepts. Art and photography, though distinct in form, share a common purpose – the ability to express ideas. Each medium seeks to provoke thought and inspire change, shaping the current…
Kasmin Gallery presents Nengi Omuku’s first solo exhibition in New York. The exhibition, titled ‘Wild Things and Perennials’, showcases a new body of eight captivating oil paintings on the traditional Nigerian textile sanyan. At the heart of Omuku’s practice is a fascination with the interplay between interior and exterior,…
The constant barrage of civil wars and conflicts in Africa has greatly influenced the works of various African artists. With their art, they share their harrowing experiences with the world.
Goodman Gallery presents ‘Exit Wounds’, a presentation of recent paintings by Zimbabwean artist Misheck Masamvu in New York this September. This follows the Masamvu’s participation in the group exhibition ‘Translations: Afro-Asian Poetics’ curated by Dr. Zoé Whitley at The Institutum in Singapore earlier this year. This exhibition combines…
British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori partially enclosed the Eros fountain at Piccadilly Circus in central London with a pair of brightly coloured plinths. This installation, named ‘Good Things Come to Those Who Wait’, was designed to create a positive message at the centre of one of the city’s busiest junctions. The artwork consists…
Art collectors have long played a significant role in shaping the progression and discourse of artistic movements. In the realm of African art, the engagement of art collectors has made a great impact on the evolution and recognition of African artworks. African art which used to be marginalized,…
Bang & Olufsen, the Danish brand renowned for creating audio and home entertainment products, is in collaboration with South African visual artist Lulama Wolf. This culturally significant occasion marks the first time a South African artist has been invited to create a unique customised design for the Beosound…
Technology has steadily permeated practically every significant sphere of life. It would be nothing short of surprising if the art sector did not catch the technology virus too. Today, technology is redefining and expanding the limits of possibilities for contemporary African artists.
Much like a pen mightier than a sword, activism-infused art can be a significant mechanism of change. At the heart of art lies the desire to communicate an important message.
Goodman Gallery is pleased to present ‘Irapuru’, a group exhibition highlighting practices that articulate beauty within contexts of sociopolitical complexity and struggle. The title for the exhibition is taken from Laura Lima’s large-scale textile work; which explores Brazilian mythology, nature and the transformation of materials over time. In…