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SMO Contemporary Art has recently announced the opening of its latest exhibition, ‘Kindred Spirits’,. The exhibition features paintings and mixed media works by two accomplished Nigerian experimental artists, Tayo Olayode and Ade Odunfa. The exhibition features thirty-two works that explore the dynamic interplay between texture and form. Moreover,…

Moffat Takadiwa is an artist from Harare, Zimbabwean known for creating intricate, tapestry-like sculptures. He skillfully transforms discarded household and industrial waste into intricate sculptures, creating thought-provoking artworks that explore themes of colonialism, consumerism, and environmental concerns. From a distance, Takadiwa’s sculptures may initially appear to be conventional…

The 1900s was a beautiful time for Contemporary African art. Most countries were just gaining independence and coming out of colonial chains. Artists experimented with different colors, and styles to convey political messages. One such artist is Malangatana Ngwenya(1936-2011) from Mozambique. In a captivating exhibition, the Africa Centre…