Sola Olulode is an exceptional British-Nigerian artist who continues to weave delicate portrayals of queer love through her figurative artworks. Her latest solo exhibition, “Burning, like the star that showed us to our love,” immerses viewers in a vivid exploration of love’s all-encompassing embrace. The exhibition is presented…
The Brooklyn Public Library recently hosted a groundbreaking exhibition called “The Book of Hov’. Roc Nation curated the show to celebrate the legendary artist Jay Z. It features an impressive collection of his masterpieces, publications, installations, artworks, and sculptures. “The Book of Hov” came together because of strategic…
Mitochondria Gallery, Houston, Texas, is thrilled to showcase the exceptional talent of Rwandan artist Izere Antoine in his second solo exhibition, “Streams and Trails.” Born in 1996, Antoine has quickly emerged as a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene, capturing audiences with his unique artistic style and…
Ruth Ossai, a photographer from Nigeria, has earned recognition as one of the most influential photographers today. Her artistic focus centers on portraiture, with a mission to document the diverse members of her community. She directs attention to her subjects, capturing their style and identity with vivid precision.…
Lagos-based artist, Nengi Omuku is presenting her first major solo exhibition in the UK titled “The Dance of People and the Natural World” featuring her latest creations. This showcase delves into her profound relationship with the natural realm. The exhibition does not only introduce Omuku’s art to a…
The Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation currently displays four installations by four amazing South African artists in an exhibition titled: Otherscapes. The exhibition surveys contemporary South Africa through four large-scale installations while unveiling diverse ‘scapes’ portraying the nation’s essence. Each installation represents unique perspectives on people, nation, identity, and…
A few days after the summer solstice of 2023, eleven visual artists from East to West Africa presented anew body of work at Mitochondria Gallery, in Houston, Texas. The show’s title “When the Sun Stands Still” is an ode to the longest day of year, it is also…
The Illinois State Museum takes a bold step to repatriate over 30 stolen artifacts to the Mijikenda people in Kenya. The recovered treasures, vigango, hold great spiritual importance for the Mijikenda ethnic group, as they serve as a tribute to their ancestors. Officials from the Denver Museum of…
An exceptional South African curator, Kara Taylor, has created an exhibition that deeply connects with her home locations. Growing up on Martha’s Vineyard, she has been integral to the Island’s art scene for years. However, her life took an exciting turn when she began traveling to South Africa…
Tate Modern is currently hosting an exhibition titled ‘Capturing the Moment.’ The show delves into the profound impact of photography on painting while exploring iconic artworks that exemplify this dynamic relationship. The show features diverse artworks from Tate’s collection, all connected by the premise of the painting’s newfound…