LAGOS, NIGERIA – From February 8 through February 29, 2024, Nomadic Art Gallery (NAG) in Victoria Island will host the intriguing exhibition: Refuge in Community – including works by contemporary African artists; Ekene Ngige, Tochukwu Orazulike, Ife Ofulue, Josh Egesi and Olalekan Adeyemi. Tochukwu Orazulike, Season of Abundance, 40”…
The Oliewenhuis Art Museum has meticulously curated an exhibition from its permanent collection, offering a captivating glimpse into the remarkable diversity of South African visual art. Ester le Roux, the museum’s curator, emphasizes that the exhibition, titled “Creatively Contrasted: New Views on the Permanent Collection,” underscores the institution’s…
Strauss & Co. will honour the life and artistic legacy of South African Modernist Alfred Thoba (1951-2022) through a new commemorative exhibition titled ‘True Love.’ Alfred Thoba, God may You, can You… (2019) in Curatorial Voices: African Landscapes, Past and Present In partnership with Kalashnikov Gallery, ‘True Love’ will…
In the pulsating heart of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the African Cup of Nations has not been the only source of excitement; it intertwines seamlessly with the inaugural Abidjan Art Week, creating a dynamic cultural unison that captivates football enthusiasts and art connoisseurs alike. Guests at the inaugural Abidjan…
London, 24 January 2024 – Gallery 1957 is proud to present its sister-city exhibition project Constellations, opening in London with Part 1: Figures on Earth & Beyond on 14 March. Coinciding with the gallery’s 8-year anniversary, this multimedia exhibition project brings together emerging and established artists from within…
RMB Latitude announces the participating curators for the 2024 CuratorLab mentorship Program. Hailing from Botswana, Ghana, Nigeria, Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique, and South Africa, these ten aspiring curators will actively engage in professional guidance and one-on-one mentorship from industry-leading curators. The curators are; Adeyosola Adeniran (Nigeria), Baoagi Keitshokile (Botswana),…
Dr Esther Mahlangu, a revered figure in the realm of South African art, stands as an iconic artist whose creative contributions have spanned an impressive seven decades. Her latest exhibition, titled ‘Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting,’ invites visitors on a captivating journey through the living…
Ghanaian-Scottish architect, educator, author, and curator, Lesley Lokko will receive the Royal Gold Medal 2024 for architecture. This is one of the world’s highest honors in architecture. The medal, presented on behalf of His Majesty the King, recognizes Lokko’s commitment to championing diverse approaches to architectural practice and…
Tiwani Contemporary Lagos opens their 2024 programme with artist Délio Jasse’s solo exhibition Caducado. This exhibition will run from 2 February to 20 April 2024. E se mais mundo houvera… | 2021 | C-print on voile tissue | 6x, 90x130cm. Image courtesy of Délio Jasse. Image courtesy of Délio…
Zanele Muholi (b. 1972, Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) is a visual activist who uses the camera to explore issues of gender identity, representation, and race. Often photographing their own body or members of their LGBTQ+ community in South Africa, Muholi calls attention to the trauma and violence enacted…