Addis Fine Art has announced the closure of its gallery, which opened in 2021 in Fitzrovia, London. Co-founder Rakeb Sile attributed the decision to “overhead costs” and “market uncertainty.” The gallery, however, will continue to operate its flagship location in Addis Ababa. On the 29th of June, Addis…
Cherry Aribisala harnesses the potential of art with a few touches to create her distinctive style exploring mental health, anxiety and emotional experiences. Her subjects often feature expressionless faces and easygoing gestures, such as resting, dancing, or lounging in conventional positions, leaving the viewer to interpret their mood…
Museo Picasso Málaga will showcase a monumental video installation by renowned South African artist William Kentridge. “More Sweetly Play the Dance”, 2015. Instalación de video HD de 8 canales, 15 minutos © William Kentridge (Photo credit: Studio Hans Wilschut. Courtesy Lia Rumma Gallery) “More Sweetly Play the Dance”…
LAGOS, NIGERIA – From July 7 through July 27, 2024, Nomadic Art Gallery (NAG) in Victoria Island will host the immersive exhibition: “Should I go, should I stay” – including works by emerging African artists; Victoria Oniosun, Omoayo Osoba, King Ereso and Victoria Ndubuisi. Victoria Oniosun, Unwinding, 2024, 36”…
Johannesburg’s Kalashnikovv Gallery and Pablo House Boutique Hotel are collaborating on their second and winter edition of Gallery Nights with the exhibition ‘Boundless.’ Originally showcased at Kalashnikovv Gallery in February, this exhibition features the next generation of young Black women artists with limitless potential to grow in a…
A Tanzanian court has sentenced 24-year-old portrait artist Shadrack Chaula to two years in prison or a $2,000 (£1,600) fine for cybercrime. Shadrack Chaula (Photo: Mwananchi) The conviction followed a viral TikTok video in which Chaula burned a photo of President Samia Suluhu Hassan while making derogatory remarks.…
Tejumola Adenuga is renowned for his intricate ink drawings on paper and canvas that tell a visually captivating by utilizing discovered images and eliminating any excess information. He recently evolved his practice to creating furniture inspired by fictional West African mythology using aluminum as a new medium. The…
Ekó-systems, the latest title from Random Photo Journal, presents a vivid mosaic of Africa’s diverse everyday cultures and stories. Recognized as leaders of the new school on the African continent, photographers captured these moments with a unique blend of artistry and authenticity. This collection spans Sierra Leone, Ghana,…
Ethiopian artist Ermias Ekube’s solo exhibition ‘Memories Are We Are Memories’ concluded at Ed Cross on the 29th of June 2024 on Garret Street in London. Using mirrors as a central motif, Ekube’s series depicted domestic scenes and obscured figures, challenging the viewer to confront the distortion inherent…
Ranti Bam’s first exhibition in New York consists of two bodies of sculptural ceramics referred to as Abstract Vessels and Ifas respectively. Featuring 15 new works made in 2024 alone, the Abstract Vessels feature electic palettes and organic shapes and patterns. In this exhibition Bam engages with the…