Circle Art Gallery recently debuted three concurrent shows, featuring sculptural artists from Kenya: Austine Adika (b.1986), Wanjohi Maina (b.1986), and Ngugi Waweru (b.1987). With distinct titles and styles, the exhibition aims to explore unique sculptural languages reflective of the artists’ experiences and aesthetics. Let’s delve into the different…
In a recent bold move against perceived censorship, French Moroccan artist Yto Barrada, along with other distinguished artists, have withdrawn their works from the Barbican’s highly acclaimed exhibition, “Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art.” The controversy unfolded after the art facility cancelled a lecture by…
Jadé Fadojutimi’s awe-inspiring 2021 masterpiece, “The Woven Warped Garden of Ponder,” shattered records at Christie’s London. It achieved a staggering £1,552,500 after an intense six-minute bidding war. Jadé Fadojutimi, The Woven Warped Garden of Ponder, 2021. (Image credits: Christie’s) Christie’s 20th/21st Century: London Evening Sale and The Art…
Proudly announcing their joint representation, Hauser & Wirth, in collaboration with Goodman Gallery and Lia Rumma, now represents esteemed South African artist William Kentridge. Alongside this partnership, Hauser & Wirth reveals plans to host a solo exhibition for Kentridge in New York in 2025. William Kentridge. Photo: Norbert…
The 15th edition of the Dak’Art: African Contemporary Art Biennale is set to captivate art lovers and enthusiasts with its theme, “The Wake,” exploring the intricate connections between art, society, climate, and also history in Dakar from May 16 to June 16, 2024. Positioned as a call to…
From Julie Mehretu’s record-breaking sales to Adenrele Sonariwo taking over the world, we have spotlighted (in no particular order!) ten ncredible female artists reshaping the art world. These women exemplify creativity and inclusivity, especially for their diverse perspectives and groundbreaking contributions to contemporary art. Julie Mehretu (Image courtesy:…
In a bid to foster creativity, cultural exchange, and the showcasing of contemporary arts, the British Council’s Sub-Saharan Africa Arts programme has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024/25 Festival Connect Fund. British Council’s Sub-Saharan Africa Arts programme unveils 2024/25 Festival Connect Fund This fund is crafted to foster innovative…
AMG Projects proudly presents ‘The Vanguard,’ a group exhibition showcasing the innovative works of female contemporary African artists. Jessica Soares, 2024, Is That How The Cookie Crumbles? Acrylic & Oil Pastel on Paper. (Image Credits: AMG Projects) This exhibition certainly highlights the groundbreaking contributions of emerging women in…
Lagos, Nigeria – In a sad turn of events, the renowned African Artists’ Foundation (AAF) is embroiled in a bitter legal dispute with Keystone Bank, calling for justice after an alleged illegal possession of its premises in Lagos. African Artists’ Foundation and Keystone Bank lock horns in unsettling…