Galerie Cécile Fakhoury is delighted to present ‘Goumbé’, the first solo exhibition by artist Carl-Edouard Keïta in Abidjan. At the dawn of independence, Côte d’Ivoire experienced an unprecedented economic boom, commonly referred to as the Miracle ivoirien (Ivorian Miracle). Many young people from rural areas and neighboring countries…
Addis Ababa will host the highly anticipated second edition of the East Africa Art and Culture Festival from March 20 to 24, 2025. Minister for Culture and Sport, Nafisa Almahdi at press briefing (Image credits: Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) Bringing together cultural representatives from nine East African nations,…
The Tracey Emin Foundation has selected IyunOla Sanyaolu for the 2025–26 Artist Residency, a competitive program that provides emerging artists with studio space, mentorship, and also a structured self-directed environment for artistic development. IyunOla Sanyaolu (Image Credit: Tracey Emin Artist Residency) The residency, facilitated by the Tracey Emin…
The Wits Art Museum (WAM) presents the work of South Africa’s cultural icon Dr Esther Mahlangu titled ‘Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting: Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective’. The exhibition spans seven decades and features over 100 artworks, including the iconic BMW Art Car, beadwork, painted mannequins…
CCA Lagos reopens with ‘Archives and Memories’ since its closure in 2022, a heartfelt tribute to Bisi Silva’s lasting impact on contemporary African art. Curated by Favour Ritaro, the exhibition showcases works by six Nigerian artists alongside selections from Silva’s curatorial archive. ‘Archives and Memories’ runs until the…
Art Basel prepares to launch an annual series of awards honouring artists, curators, museums and patrons. The Art Basel Awards will debut in May, with 36 medals awarded to artists across three categories: emerging, established and “icons”. Curators, museums and institutions, patrons, “allies” like fabricators or conservators, collaborators…
With Artmiabo International Art Festival (AMIAF) 2025, taking place in Lagos Nigeria, 29th of April and the 1st of May 2025. Artists and curators are set to explore evolving relationships between art and commerce. AMIAF Founder and CEO Miabo Enyadike revealed that the 2025 edition, themed ‘Artconomy: Redefining…
kó Gallery presents ‘Dry Season’ a solo exhibition by Eva Obodo featuring recent charcoal and fibre artworks. This exhibition explores the artist’s fascination with the intricate terrains of human experience, presenting a powerful narrative of contemporary social and political landscapes. Eva Obodo is a professor of Fine and…
The Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) in Marrakech has reopened with an expanded vision, unveiling a permanent exhibition and redesigned spaces aimed at deepening engagement with contemporary African art. Connected Space (Image Credit ,MACAAL) The reopening marks a pivotal moment for the institution as it…
LagosPhoto25 has announced its curatorial team to guide the 2025 edition just as the festival transitions into a biennial format. Under the leadership of founding director Azu Nwagbogu, the team brings together expertise spanning history, architecture, photography, and cultural studies. Their collective vision will guide the festival’s exploration…