Goodman Gallery is pleased to present ‘Irapuru’, a group exhibition highlighting practices that articulate beauty within contexts of sociopolitical complexity and struggle. The title for the exhibition is taken from Laura Lima’s large-scale textile work; which explores Brazilian mythology, nature and the transformation of materials over time. In…
Hamed Maiye | Joseph Ijoyemi | Mofoluso Eludire | Nana Danso Awuah-Asante | Nduka Ikechukwu 10 AUGUST 2024 – 15 SEPTEMBER 2024 Affinity Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of the group exhibition, Communal Bond, which brings together the works of five contemporary artists: Hamed Maiye, Joseph…
The Kòbọmọjẹ́ Artist Residency has announced Ana Hupe and Ganiu Ismail as the recipients of its 2024 open call. Ana Hupe and Ganiu Ismail (Image courtesy: artists) The selection committee chose these talented artists from a competitive pool of applicants, awarding them a four-week residency to immerse themselves…
Art festivals play a significant role in shaping and sustaining culture. These art fairs and festival create platforms that allow for artistic expression, bringing together different communities to engage and celebrate with art. With artists experimenting with different art mediums, styles and themes, art has become a means…
Refugees embark on a perilous journey to safety, fleeing war, persecution, and violence. In doing so, they must abandon not only their homes but also their sense of identity and belonging. However, art therapy can empower them to reclaim their lost sense of self. Through creative expression, refugees…
Katara Cultural Village recently unveiled a profound tribute to the late Sudanese painter and calligraphy artist Osman Waqialla, celebrating his artistic legacy with an exceptional exhibition. Celebrating the Legacy of Osman Waqialla (Image credits: Katara Cultural Village) Inaugurated by Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, General Manager of Katara…
African masks are more than mere adornments; they are intricate tapestries woven with the threads of culture, spirituality, and identity. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these artifacts serve as powerful conduits for communication, transformation, and social commentary. They reveal as much as they conceal, inviting viewers to decipher the…
“Show me your walls and I will tell you more about yourself”- Onyis Martin Onyis Martin (K.E 1987) has debuted his solo show at the Out Of Africa (OOA) gallery in Spain. Titled “Talking Walls,” this ongoing body of work explores major themes of communication, urbanisation, geographical change,…
August is National Women’s Month in South Africa in commemoration of the Women’s March that took place on the 9th of August 1956 in Pretoria where 20,000 women took to the Union Buildings to protest against the proposed amendments to the Urban Areas Act under apartheid law. The Urban…