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,…
Yinka Shonibare CBE RA’s new sculpture “Hibiscus Rising” was launched on Saturday, 25th November 2023 in memory of David Oluwale, a British Nigerian and resident of Leeds. The sculpture which will be unveiled as part of Leeds 2023, the city’s landmark year of culture was motivated by Oluwale’s…
As 2023 draws to a close, Stephan Welz & Co., an auction house in Sandton, South Africa, presents their penultimate auction of the year featuring the works of some of South Africa’s most prominent artists. This auction boasts a curated selection of masterpieces that showcase the diversity of…
The 14th edition of the LagosPhoto festival is ongoing and will continue till December 31, 2023. First launched in 2010, the international photography festival is a month-long event that features exhibitions, workshops, artist presentations, discussions and large scale outdoor prints displayed throughout the city with the goal of…