Contemporary African Art is and has been having its moment. We’ve watched our revered art mastersgarner admiration globally alongside younger artists with fresh perspectives and styles. This globalappreciation mirrors a welcomed emergence of local contemporary art galleries and art fairs promotingAfrican talents from the continent and the diaspora.…
In collaboration with Dior’s 8th edition of Dior Lady Art, Cameroonian artist Ludovic Nkoth presents a captivating reinterpretation of the iconic Lady Dior handbag. Dior Lady Art #8 designed by Ludovic Nkoth (Photo Credit: Dior, Marrion Berrin) Breaking from convention, Nkoth adds fluid artistry to the Cannage design…
In a strategic move to bolster Busan’s bid for the 2030 World Expo, Samsung, a key advocate for the Korean city, seized an opportune moment to celebrate the 56th anniversary of the Nike Art Gallery. L-R: Charlie Lee, Managing Director, Samsung Nigeria and Nike Okundaye, Busan Goodwill Ambassador,…
With the support of MTN, GIDA is proudly announcing the launch of a Nigeria-wide photography competition to discover, support, and commission emerging creative talent. The winner will be given the opportunity to create a compelling new body of work, focused on amplifying one of the inspiring stories from…
Goethe-Institut has revealed the 21 shortlisted artists for the 2024 Henrike Grohs Art Award. The 21 shortlisted artists for the Henrike Grohs Art Award 2024. (Photo credit: Henrike Grohs Art Award) This biennial art prize, conceived by Goethe-Institut and the Grohs family in memory of Henrike Grohs, former…
“Nothing is Unreal”, West Africa’s first hyper-realistic immersive experience is to be unveiled on December 1, 2023 and will be on display for a week at Sol Oniru, Lagos, Nigeria. The exhibition offers a transformative experience that seeks to reshape the audience’s perception on a surreal Lagos day.…
In today’s society, we cannot overlook the significance of names. Oral communication deeply embeds our cultural roots, providing the foundation for language, culture, and identity. Imagine a scenario where little to no information about your origin is available, and the only knowledge you possess is that your ancestors…
Art in the City is pleased to present Portraits of Leisure – an exhibition exploring leisure as an art form. Featuring the distinct works of Swiss-Congolese artist Joslyne Ohoka and Nigerian rising star Christopher Samuel Idowu, recently showcased at the prestigious Art X. These accomplished artists are not…
Africa Supernova “Africa Supernova – Contemporary African Painting Collection” by Carla and Pieter Schulting unveils a vibrant narrative of diverse African art. The catalogue showcases 170 artworks by 154 artists from 33 countries and the diaspora. Curators and collectors Carla and Pieter Schulting have curated an accompanying exhibition,…