Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled plans to officially commission the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts—formerly the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu—in October 2024. This historic venue, long symbolizing Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, is poised to reassert its significance through a transformative redevelopment. Sanwo-Olu (middle),…
Due to the current civil war in Sudan, Sudanese artists have been displaced from their homes and are now trying to find their footing in other countries.
Miné Kleynhans (34), a project manager at the University of the Free State Art Gallery, has been announced as the winner of the 2024 Sasol New Signatures Art Competition for her installation piece titled ‘Meditations on Resentment’. Kleynhans takes home a R100 000 cash prize and an opportunity to hold…
In today’s world, pictures have become an outlet to share, document and communicate our thoughts, ideas, experiences and concepts. Art and photography, though distinct in form, share a common purpose – the ability to express ideas. Each medium seeks to provoke thought and inspire change, shaping the current…
Kasmin Gallery presents Nengi Omuku’s first solo exhibition in New York. The exhibition, titled ‘Wild Things and Perennials’, showcases a new body of eight captivating oil paintings on the traditional Nigerian textile sanyan. At the heart of Omuku’s practice is a fascination with the interplay between interior and exterior,…
King Ereso transforms the eye into a powerful leitmotif, using it as a symbolic gateway to the deepest aspects of the human experience. The familiar saying, ‘the eyes are the windows to the soul,’ resonates in his work, where the eye becomes a lens through which he explores…
African sculptures are leading a creative renaissance, with sculptors consistently pushing boundaries and underlining the continent’s artistic identity. These works are not just expressions of individual creativity; they are profound statements that reflect Africa’s rich cultural heritage, social dynamics, and modern challenges. Through these sculptures, artists weave together…
Art has emerged as a dynamic force in environmental activism, with artists and art organizations playing pivotal roles in raising awareness and driving change. Through evocative visuals and installations, artists highlight pressing ecological issues, from the effects of pollution to e-waste, turning these concepts into compelling narratives that…
The constant barrage of civil wars and conflicts in Africa has greatly influenced the works of various African artists. With their art, they share their harrowing experiences with the world.
“Alternative art school” is the term which describes unconventional art “schools.” They generally do not have characteristics inherent in formal art education. For many of these schools or initiatives, the goal is to make art education in Africa accessible and dynamic in a way that enhances its quality.