Restitution discussions have long revolved around the Benin Bronzes. At least 3,000 of the items were looted from the Kingdom of Benin by the British in 1897. On October 11, the Smithsonian legally handed over ownership of 29 artworks to the Nigerian Commission for Museums and Monuments; nine…
Image courtesy of Freepik Building an artist’s portfolio is not exactly a walk in the park. Especially for artists just starting out, it can be one hell of a ride. As a brief introduction, a portfolio is a mode of showcasing an artists pieces to potential connections (buyers,…
Starting your personal art collection can be challenging, but it shouldn’t be. Buying art can be exciting and it can also be an anxiety-inducing process. It is okay for new art collectors to worry about the pricing and be indecisive about the kind of art that they would…
There is no denying that feminist art will always be a significant aspect of contemporary art. There are female artists that have done the work of centring the female perspective in their works, exploring ideas around sex, identity, mental illness, sexuality, and spirituality, among a myriad of social…
One thing we realised during the lockdown was our incapability to fully enjoy the world and its wonders before the pandemic hit in 2020. We eventually came up with new ways to satisfy our visual urges, but there’s so little virtual galleries can do. Now that the world…
Sem Sombras (Unshadowed) is a group show that will centre the works of queer and trans Mozambican artists of various disciplines, including sound, visual and performance art. Sem Sombras was one of the winning proposals for apexart’s International Open Call for 2022/2023. It will highlight the ways that…
Two years post-lockdown and it feels like the art community is still trying to make up for the lost time. The curators of these art shows must have understood the need to mend the disconnect between artists, art enthusiasts, curators, and writers as a result of the worldwide…
From dizzying patterns and neutral palettes to playful shapes and colourful caricatures, there’s something sure to pique your interest in this exhibition. Consider the Loud Youth Project’s invitation to view Damilola “DAOK” Okhoya and his new collection “A Box Theory of Life,” Raymond Akenbor Eghosa and Toju Clarke…
Artistic expressions are references to an artist’s engagement with their society. Sculpting is the process of creating a work of art by bending and altering objects till it takes a new shape. Artists often gather their raw materials -mostly used- from their immediate environment to sculpt lasting art…
Recycled art has always been around us and now more artists are becoming more environmentally conscious. They have found new ways to create art by working with recyclable materials. French sculptor Marcel Duchamp was said to have started the recycled art movement in the early 20th century, especially…