Rewa, a Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award Finalist, is a visual artist who harnesses her multicultural background and masterfully blends it with modern afropolitan components to create bold, vibrant portraits that celebrate the strength, resilience, and multifaceted identities of women, transcending the boundaries of art, history, and culture.…
In a recent journal, Julien Benoit hypothesised that the creature in a South African cave art could be a depiction of dicynodont fossils.
A formidable presence in the contemporary art scene, Yinka Ilori crafts captivating works that provoke deep reflection while maintaining an irresistible allure. Born in 1987 and raised in Islington, North London, the Nigerian-British artist skillfully weaves elements of his dual heritage into his creations. His upbringing in a…
Art X Lagos, West Africa’s top international art fair, returns for its ninth edition from October 31st to November 3rd, 2024. This year’s event will feature ten distinguished exhibitors presenting a diverse range of contemporary African artists from Harare to Cotonou, Lagos to London. Image Courtesy: Art X…
Featuring artists whose works redefine self-perception, the exhibition challenges monolithic representations of identity by showcasing the depth and richness of Black identity through explorations of heritage, materialism, fluidity, mythology, and form. On View: October 5 – October 14, 2024 September 23, 2024 (London, UK) – Creative agency 1897 launches…
Ken Nwadiogbu alongside four artists will showcase his interpretation of the bottom half of Warhol’s “blue” painting at the Saatchi Gallery.
Buckle up as we embark on a journey through the regions to spotlight the African galleries in Frieze London 2024. Focusing on living artists and avant-garde art practices, the annual Frieze London art fair returns to Regent’s Park from October 9th to 13th. This year introduces a new…
The Africa Center and African Export – Import Bank – Afreximbank, announces the upcoming launch of the Afreximbank Africa Diaspora Center (AADC), an initiative that will help in bridging the gap between Africans, both in Africa and the diaspora with the African continent. The Africa Center. Image courtesy:…
African collective exhibitions are not only enriching the art scene but also fostering connections between artists, communities, and the global stage. In the contemporary African art world, collaboration has become a powerful force driving creativity, dialogue, and social impact. Across the continent, artists are joining forces, combining their…
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of its iconic Grain Silo building on the 24th of September 2024, which coincides with South Africa’s Heritage Day. This celebration also marks the museum’s 7th year as the largest institution dedicated to contemporary…