On view in Houston, Texas from September 23rd, 2023, is a group exhibition at Mitochondria Gallery titled “UNFETTERED”. This show features seven visual artists from Africa and the Diaspora that employ elements of abstraction and surrealism in their paintings to deconstruct and create forms that reflect their lived…
Houston, TX. – “The possibilities of Becoming” is the second solo exhibition by Kenyan visual artist Nedia Were at Mitochondria Gallery, which opens on September 23 rd , 2023. The body of work presented is centered around some of his observations on the intersection of class and masculinity, from…
Not many are familiar with Joseph Murumbi, Kenya’s second Vice President. Today, we narrate the poignant tale of this pioneering figure. Born to an Indian father and a Kenyan Maasai mother, Murumbi was a passionate collector, offering a deep appreciation for Kenyan culture. Influenced by his father, he…
Amidst the wave of globalization and a thriving African art scene, Christie’s has joined forces with MOWAA Nigeria to promote the sale of prized African artworks. The collaboration aims to support MOWAA’s ambitious objectives, including the Nigerian Venice Biennale scheduled for 2024. MOWAA boasts a stellar collection of…
Gallery 1957, London, presents South African artist WonderBuhle’s captivating solo exhibition ‘Inkunzi Isematholeni.’ Curated by Azu Nwagbogu, this exhibition marks WonderBuhle’s debut solo showcase with the gallery and his first-ever solo show in the United Kingdom. The show is accessible online and in person until October 15th 2023.…
This year’s Frieze Seoul truly stood out as a stunning diversity and creative expression showcase. Artists from all corners of the globe converged to celebrate the richness of the art world. African art galleries and artists also seized the opportunity to shine at this fantastic art fair. This…
The 2023 Armory Show in New York was a resounding success, solidifying New York’s status as a cultural hub. This event has united the world’s premier contemporary art galleries for nearly three decades. It has been instrumental in elevating New York’s cultural significance through meticulous curation, innovative programming,…
Somerset House’s Embankment Galleries welcomed a vibrant new exhibition, marking the conclusion of Top Boy’s iconic television journey. Titled “Portrait of a Top Boy,” opened over the weekend to shine a spotlight on Black artists hailing from the UK, both established and emerging. The exhibition, curated by Ronan…
A recent wave of controversies surrounding the repatriation of stolen artifacts has enveloped the hallowed halls of the British Museum. It all began in August when an employee faced termination for the alleged theft of priceless items from the world’s third-most-visited Museum. Under intense scrutiny, the Museum faces…
Southern Guild, a Cape Town-based gallery, joins the growing cohort of galleries expanding to Los Angeles. In tandem with its debut presentation at The Armory Show in New York (7-10 September), the gallery’s expansion marks a significant milestone as the first-ever permanent US public exhibition space for a…