Art X is a haven for artistic minds and enthusiasts. Housed and nestled in a large sprawling hall, its den-like ambiance transports you to a world where time stands still and the outside world fades away; where day and night blend seamlessly – perfect for a profound and…
The LagosPhoto Festival, Nigeria’s leading international photography festival, will transition to a biennial event with its 15th edition in October 2025. Curated by founder Azu Nwagbogu, the festival will explore the expansive theme of Incarceration. This shift from an annual schedule underscores a deliberate focus on fostering deeper…
The Lagos Biennial returns for its fifth edition with an ambitious project that probes the concept and role of the museum. The Museum of Things Unseen (Image Credits: Lagos Biennial) Titled The Museum of Things Unseen, this year’s Biennial shifts the spotlight toward untold narratives and underrepresented histories…
Building on the recently published global art market recap, this article shifts the focus on Africa’s growing art scene. It delves into how African art is gaining recognition in the world stage and addresses critical issues surrounding adequate representation and revenue disparities with Western counterparts. As noted in…
Delune’s creative inspiration for The Geography of Feelings exhibited at the Gallery 1957 draws deeply from the drawings and photographs (which she captured during her travels in the Democratic Republic of Congo) of medicinal plants and trees. Her experimental approach blends these natural forms with imaginative, utopian landscapes…
The 2024 global art recap reflects a year of evolution, marked by shifts in market dynamics, technological advancements, and a heightened focus on sustainability. As the art world adapts to complex economic and cultural landscapes, several transformative trends are shaping its future. These developments are not only redefining…
Through her vibrant painting, Imba Yerumbidzo (House of Praise), displayed at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Portia Zvavahera harmoniously merges African culture and Christian convictions, infused with her profound experiences of prophetic dreams. Taking place from the 17th of October, 2024, to the 3rd of March, 2025, this captivating…
Jaou Tunis, a contemporary art biennale founded by the Kamel Lazaar Foundation, has grown into a significant platform for artistic and cultural dialogue, with a focus on challenging societal issues through art. The 2024 edition, themed Art, Resistance, and the Reconstruction of Futures, will be held from the…
Lanre Masha is curator of ART X LIVE!, the flagship platform of ART X Lagos. He is celebrated as a “cultural architect” for his transformative impact on African creativity. After a U.S. career, Lanre returned to Nigeria, rising as a key figure at TRACE Urban and now West…