At this year’s AKAA Art Fair in Paris, celebrated Nigerian artist Kingsley Ayogu invites audiences to immerse themselves in the emotional depth of loss with his solo exhibition, Intimacy of Memory: A Journey Through Grief. Presented by The African Art Hub (TAAH), the exhibition is inspired by Chimamanda…
Opening on October 17th at Open Space #15, Portia Zvavahera’s solo debut at the Fondation Louis Vuitton marks her first exhibition in France. She invites viewers into her phantasmagorical universe filled with an interwoven tapestry of the spiritual and physical. Her paintings bridge dreams and daily life, offering…
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is currently hosting Layo Bright’s debut solo museum exhibition. Her exhibition has been ongoing since April 7, 2024.
This piece will be exploring 10 African galleries at 1-54 London to look out for, and where you can find them at the art fair. 1-54, the renowned international art fair dedicated to contemporary African art, returns this year to Somerset House, London’s iconic neoclassical landmark and creative…
Efie Gallery is proud to welcome Abdoulaye Konaté to its roster, marking this collaboration with his solo debut in the Middle East, an exhibition titled “Sambadio”. This exhibition takes its name from the last song on Ali Farka Touré’s 1976 album Le Jeune Chansonnier du Mali. By paying…
Renowned South African artist Nolan Oswald Dennis makes their solo debut at Zeitz MOCAA with Understudies, an exhibition that embodies their para-disciplinary approach, challenging traditional notions of art, science, metaphysics and knowledge. This groundbreaking show invites viewers to reexamine their relationship with instruction and authority. “Understudies”, an Exhibition…
Ethiopia at the Crossroads explores Ethiopia’s strategic position at the intersection of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, highlighting cross-cultural exchange and artistic innovation. The exhibition celebrates how Ethiopian artists weave diverse influences from centuries of cultural interplay into their work. From the intricate beauty of ancient Christian…
Rewa, a Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award Finalist, is a visual artist who harnesses her multicultural background and masterfully blends it with modern afropolitan components to create bold, vibrant portraits that celebrate the strength, resilience, and multifaceted identities of women, transcending the boundaries of art, history, and culture.…
In a recent journal, Julien Benoit hypothesised that the creature in a South African cave art could be a depiction of dicynodont fossils.
A formidable presence in the contemporary art scene, Yinka Ilori crafts captivating works that provoke deep reflection while maintaining an irresistible allure. Born in 1987 and raised in Islington, North London, the Nigerian-British artist skillfully weaves elements of his dual heritage into his creations. His upbringing in a…