The end of 2023 is around the corner and now is a good time to visit exhibitions booming with vibrant contemporary histories. From sculptures to highly relatable and expressive paintings, the best thing about these shows are their ability to gasp our attention so they are well remembered.…
ARTX Lagos, in collaboration with Access Holdings, proudly announces Julius Agbaje and Asmaa Jama as the winners of the Access ART X Prize 2023 for Nigeria and Africa/Diaspora, respectively. Each recipient will receive a $10,000 grant for an exhibition at ART X Lagos 2024. Additionally, the Nigerian winner,…
Jadé Fadojutimi is a British abstract painter of Nigerian heritage. In 2021, Gagosian, the world’s largest gallery, took Fadojutimi as one of their artists. To date she has been one of the most closely watched abstractionists. In 2022 she appeared in Venice Biennale. At this year’s Phillips sale…
After a 32-year absence, Esther Mahlangu’s iconic BMW 525i from the BMW Art Car series will make a momentous homecoming to South African shores. BMW 525i designed by Esther Mahlangu (Photo Credit: BMWartcarcollection) The 87-year-old Ndebele artist, globally acclaimed for her bold, large-scale contemporary paintings reflecting her cultural…
Does chaos need order to survive? As aspects of nature, do we thrive on this delicate balance between chaos and order? The exhibition at Montague Contemporary features nine works by the Kenyan artist Leo Mativo exploring these two divine phenomenons. For his inaugural solo show,’Buried Butterflies’, Leo Mativo…
Visiting art exhibitions is a pleasant way to escape into a world of colourful hues and eye-catching paintings. Through human ingenuity, it acts as a portal to the wonders of our planet. These gatherings provide us with a singular chance to further extend our horizons and heighten our…
Many people think that African art is sculpture only; however, there is a range of art in the contemporary field. The traditions of spontaneity are reasonably known within Africa, and in Nigeria, it is seen in the Igbo culture called Uli. The Igbo people created this artistic technique…
In a spectacular ceremony held at the Access Bank headquarters, the esteemed Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, unveiled his masterful art collection, ‘A King’s Passion: A 21st Century Patron of African Art’. The 588-page book is a tribute to the Obi’s unwavering love of creativity and legacy.…
Láolú Senbanjo, the visionary New York-based Nigerian artist, has embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration with the esteemed porcelain brand Lladró. This partnership, heralded as a limited edition series, marks a significant milestone in the convergence of art, culture, and tradition. Senbanjo’s distinctive black and gold geometric patterns now…
The African Center invites art enthusiasts to the second Harlem African Animation Festival, which will take place on November 8–9, 2023. The festival will feature film screenings and lively talks. It also honours African animators by bringing together film and media professionals to discuss narrative and industry-related subjects.…