IVORY COAST – The Adama Toungara d’Abobo Contemporary Museum, also known as MuCAT (Musée des Cultures Contemporaines Adama Toungara), in collaboration with Astro Cast, presented an exhibition that delved into the uncertainty of the future during unsettled times. The Culture Shock exhibition was held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast,…
Victor Ekpuk unveiled his mesmerizing solo exhibition, “INTERwoven TEXTures,” at Efiɛ Gallery in Dubai. The gallery’s walls came alive with Ekpuk’s reimagined ancient Nigerian communication system, Nsibidi. The gallery, adorned with various symbols, calligraphy, and enigmatic scripts, pulsated with vibrant colors, narrating tales of African identity. Moreover, his…
‘This is not a celebration of individual leadership,” – Kehinde Wiley. Kehinde Wiley recently opened an amazing exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, Paris. The exhibition is one that offers deep reflection into how the heads of state view themselves as integral parts of…
On the 21st – 24th of September, Zeitz MOCAA, South Africa, embarks on a curated art journey in the heart of Nairobi. This unique art expedition promises to be an enlightening exploration of Nairobi’s burgeoning art scene. Zeitz MOCAA, renowned for its commitment to contemporary art, is venturing…
The Indianapolis Museum of Art, Newfields has announced the appointment of Belinda Tate as its new museum director. Her appointment comes after years of controversy and widespread outcry over racism in the museum’s hiring process. Photo: Belinda Ann Tate The search for a new director began after a…
The recently found wooden structure: a pair of interlocking logs connected by a notch that date to 476,000 years ago in Zambia raises the possibility that our ancestors were more advanced than previously believed. The recently found wooden structure: a pair of interlocking logs connected by a notch…
An upcoming art exhibition entitled “Nigeria 1914” is set to commemorate the nation’s 63rd Independence Day. The project director, Mr Akin Laniyi, said the exhibition will showcase Nigeria’s rich history, milestones, and iconic figures. The collection also features a variety of historical portraits, artefacts, and paintings, providing a comprehensive…
Circle Art Gallery, Nairobi, is gearing up for its 11th edition of the Modern and Contemporary Art Auction 2023. Circle Art Gallery has been a pivotal force in promoting East African art, having provided a platform for countless talented artists. Over the years, it has nurtured and showcased…
College hunting as an artist or art professional can be a little daunting at times. You could be searching for the one with the best reputation, lower fees, proximity or where you’ll see the most improvement. There are a vast number of colleges for artists and art professionals…
Olubunmi Agusto has emerged a winner of the 2023 Mansfield-Ruddock Art Prize, an award funded by the Ruddock Foundation for the Arts, alongside Paige Diedrick-Edwards. Olubunmi Agusto has emerged a winner of the 2023 Mansfield-Ruddock Art Prize. Image courtesy of Mansfield College, University of Oxford. The Mansfield-Ruddock Art…