Exhibitions hit differently in June and you have the radiant warmth wrapping us in its embrace to blame. Summer is almost here, which means some of us are going to have free time on our hands. In order not to stay idle, why don’t you move around a…
It’s no news Art Basel’s 2023 edition in Basel is around the corner. Like every other editions, this will be packed with exciting events and new opportunities to experience art. Ahead of the Basel edition, the organization released a guide to enable their new and existing followers navigate…
The Force Majeure exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale currently showcases the work of 16 African and diasporic designers. Lesley Lokko curates this exhibition as part of The Laboratory of the Future, one of six shows at the Biennale. Among the participating architects are David Adjaye, Diébédo Francis…
The ongoing development of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Edo State will revolutionize the region. David Adjaye, the architect, asserts that upon initial observation, the design concept may appear to be a traditional museum. However, in reality, it aims to dismantle the objectification prevalent in…
At the heart of Nandos cultural initiative lies their remarkable art collection, a vibrant fusion of flavor and creativity. With over 9,000 pieces, their collection showcases a diverse range of contemporary African art. Each artwork tells a unique story, capturing the essence of South African culture. Through the…
LGBTQ+ advocates and Leilah Babirye, a visual artist who fled her native Uganda to New York in 2015 after being publicly outed in a local newspaper respond to the recent Ugandan anti-LGBTQ+ bill. Uganda’s parliament during a session discussing the anti-homosexuality bill in March. Image courtesy of Abubaker…
Rele gallery announced recent acquisitions including ‘The Feast Day II’, a painting by Tonia Nneji by the Jorge M. Perez Collection. Jorge M. Pérez is a billionaire philanthropist, art collector, and real estate developer from Argentina. He is most recognized for serving as The Related Group’s chairman and…
Amidst all this buzz about the king’s coronation, South Africans are demanding a return of the Cullinan diamond. In 1905, workers discovered the largest diamond ever found, a 3,106-carat diamond in the Premier Mine in South Africa. They named it the “Cullinan Diamond.” Eventually, the diamond was cut…
Africa has long been subject to many stereotypes and misconceptions, perpetuated by Western media and popular culture. These stereotypes often paint a one-dimensional picture of the continent. It ignores its diversity and complexity and reduces its people and cultures to caricatures. The opening of the Africa Center in…
African abstraction is an artistic movement that is gaining popularity among art collectors and enthusiasts. It is a form of contemporary art that originated in Africa and has its roots in traditional African art. The movement consists of geometric shapes, bold colours, and abstract forms to create a…