Retro Africa Gallery presents “From Mali, With Love,” a group exhibition showcasing the work of three Malian contemporary artists: Abdoulaye Konaté, Amadou Sanogo, and Abdou Ouologuem. The exhibition, curated by Dolly Kola-Balogun, opens on May 12th, 2023. Exhibition poster courtesy of Retro Africa Gallery. Dolly Kola-Balogun’s deep love…
What is spirituality in modern Africa today? How do we relate our African roots subject to spirituality? As we navigate modernity, do we still engage with traditional African spirituality, or has the current way of living swallowed away our African traditional roots? Well, the Tate Modern Museum invites…
Collectors are one of the key stakeholders in the Art industry today. They create value for Art and African art is one hot commodity. From sculptures, African masks, and classical African paintings, collectors today play a significant role in alleviating the value of art. In this article, I…
On May 25th, 1963, leaders from 32 African countries gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to form the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The event marked a turning point in African history as it paved the way for unity, solidarity, and cooperation among African nations. The anniversary of this…
The ABSA L’Atelier Art Competition for Young Visual Artists is an exciting opportunity for emerging artists in Africa to showcase their creativity and talent. ABSA, one of Africa’s largest financial services groups, has been running this competition since 1984. It has played a significant role in identifying and…
Polly Irungu made history as the first official photo editor for Kamala Harris. Irungu, a young Kenyan-American woman, is breaking barriers in a field that has traditionally underrepresented women of colour. Her love for photography began as a way of coping with a major move (from Kenya to…
Fridah Orupabo is a Nigerian-Norwegian artist whose work centres on issues of race, gender, and power. Her artistic practice combines found images, collages, and digital manipulation. With these, she creates striking and thought-provoking works, challenging stereotypes and dominant narratives. Additionally, she creates a “political collage” by incorporating images…
Cinthia Sifa Mulanga is a talented Congolese artist whose work has been gaining recognition in the art world. She uniquely blends traditional and contemporary styles. Her colourful and vibrant paintings draw inspiration from her African roots, as well as her experiences growing up in Europe. Mulanga was born…
Henry Mzilli Majunga is a Ugandan-born painter, printmaker and writer. Born in 1971, he attended Makerere Art School in Kampala, Uganda, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Art and then a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. He believes his work is inspired by some of the great modernists of Uganda’s post-independence period. Majunga has…
The upcoming exhibition “Being Black – Afro Finns’ Experiences” at the City Museum in Helsinki offers and long-overdue perspective on the city’s through the lens of the Afro-Finnish community. The exhibition, curated by Wisam Elfadl, aims to highlight the cultural heritage and experiences of Afro-Finns. It also aims…