Renowned artist and Zaria Rebel member, Professor Oseloka Osadebe, passed away at the age of 89 in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. A statement from his nephew, Nn’emeka Maduegbuna, confirmed the sad news. Professor Oseloka Osadebe was a pioneer member of the Zaria Rebels, a group which sought to break…
Palais de Lomé, Togo’s inaugural art park, is rewriting history with a progressive and non-colonial narrative. This space, once under the dominion of German and French colonizers, has evolved into a creative beacon. Today, it continues to challenge entrenched historical imprints. Currently showcasing monumental works by the Togolese,…
Efie Gallery is preparing to unveil a groundbreaking exhibition on January 12, 2024. Titled ‘Unveiling the Shadows of the Past: J. K. Bruce-Vanderpuije – The Hidden Icon of Photography in Africa,’ the exhibition is a fitting homage to the late photographer’s remarkable 70-year career. Born on March 7,…
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA), in collaboration with the 2023 cohort of University of the Western Cape (UWC) Museum Fellows, presents Sala, offering an intimate exploration of Zeitz MOCAA’s permanent collection archive. Salah Elmur (b. 1966, Sudan). The Official Party, 2019. Acrylic on canvas (Courtesy:…
After five years of regular online publishing and occasional print publications like the Collector’s Series and Special Journals, TSA Contemporary Art Magazine comes to a close. Founded in 2015 by art writer and editor, Bukola Oyebode, The Sole Adventurer (TSA Art Magazine) started as a blog. The goal…
Lagos, Nigeria- Mr Eazi’s Travelling Art and Music Exhibition inspired by his album ‘The Evil Genius,’ premiered in Lagos at the Windsor Gallery. This unique presentation, blending music and art, offered an immersive cultural experience that transcends conventional boundaries, captivating Lagosians and visitors. It remains on display until…
The European Union has announced the opening of applications for the EU-West Africa Arts Fusion Residency and Expo 2024 This is an open call to artists and creators to a cultural rendezvous in Ghana from February 10 to 19, 2024. This unique event, designed to showcase the power…
On February 14th, 2024, Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Dean will unveil “The Dean Collection” at the Brooklyn Museum. This vibrant assortment gathered during the couple’s travels pays tribute to the achievements of Black and African artists worldwide. The artworks furthermore depict the remarkable strides made by these…
The elderly couple who originally sold the Ngil Mask—one of the ten surviving pieces—recently suffered a legal setback. The judge sided with the art dealer, pointing to the couple’s inexcusable negligence and frivolity, underscoring their failure to conduct proper research on the rare artifact. This court decision came…
Switzerland has returned a 2,000-year-old marble sculpture of a young woman’s head to Libya, marking the culmination of a decade-long legal process. The sculpture dates to the period between the first century BC and the first century AD (Image Credit: Switzerland Federal Office of Cultural Affairs) Carine Bachmann,…