kó presents renowned Nigerian artist Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe (1917-1994), known as Ben Enwonwu, at Frieze Master London. The project is included in the spotlight section, which features solo presentations by ground-breaking artists of the twentieth century including Rose Finn-Kelcey, Simona Runcan, Mehdi Moutashar and several others. kó is presents renowned…
An elderly couple in France has accused an antiques dealer of cheating them out of a seven-figure payout after learning that the African mask they sold him made €4.2 million ($4.4 million) at auction. Elderly couple in France accuses an antiques dealer of cheating them out of a…
On Thursday, the 11th London edition of the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair opened at Somerset House, welcoming an impressive 62 exhibitors from 32 nations. The fair’s most ambitious edition to date, it features 170 artists’ works in a variety of media, including mixed media, sculpture, photography, film,…
A masterpiece by Julie Mehretu shattered records at Sotheby’s Hong Kong last week, selling for an astounding $9.32 million. This triumphant sale established an unparalleled milestone, marking Mehretu as the highest-grossing African-born artist in the history of auctions. The renowned South African artist Marlene Dumas held the previous…
A debut art exhibition by Omenai Gallery brings together two young artists who are connected by their ties to their home country. Titled ‘Visions of Home: A Journey Through Nigeria’ and curated by Gbenro Adeyemo, the founder of Omenai, the exhibition features works of Nigerian artists Olasunkanmi Akomolehin…
The fourth solo exhibition by Ndidi Emefiele, The Gift of Fellowship, opens at Gallery Rosenfeld. The exhibition will feature an entirely new body of works on paper and presents a further path on her journey as she struggles to cope with the tragic death of her sister. Ndidi…
The leading international art fair in West Africa announces return from for its 8th edition, at The Federal Palace from 2 – 5 November 2023. In spur of its anticipated experience, the Access ART X Prize 2023 open entries for artists to showcase work with ART X Lagos.…
The Gallery Desiego on Mount Nam in Seoul, South Korea recently hosted the “African Aurora” exhibition, to showcase the diverse and vibrant world of contemporary Rwandan art. Aimed at promoting cultural exchange, the exhibition delved into various forms of art, including abstract forms, mixed media, traditional elements, and…
On the 21st – 24th of September, Zeitz MOCAA, South Africa, embarks on a curated art journey in the heart of Nairobi. This unique art expedition promises to be an enlightening exploration of Nairobi’s burgeoning art scene. Zeitz MOCAA, renowned for its commitment to contemporary art, is venturing…
The recently found wooden structure: a pair of interlocking logs connected by a notch that date to 476,000 years ago in Zambia raises the possibility that our ancestors were more advanced than previously believed. The recently found wooden structure: a pair of interlocking logs connected by a notch…