Successful art fairs are typically successful for a reason. They generate significant attention and sales because they often showcase exceptional artworks that captivate audiences. Nevertheless, the level of success at an art fair may not always accurately reflect the quality of the artworks. There are so many gems…
Ibn Cheickh Sallah Diebkilé, a renowned Ivorian French artist born in Abidjan in the 1980s, is currently revealing his works at the ongoing ‘Art Meets Design Abidjan’ exhibition in collaboration with BoConcept Abidjan and Nomadic Art Gallery. ‘Art Meets Design’ exhibiting artist Ibn Cheickh Sallah Diebkilé (Courtesy: Nomadic…
World-renowned visual artist Kehinde Wiley has released a limited edition print in support of Black Rock, a multi-disciplinary artist-in-residence program located in Dakar, Senegal, and founded by Wiley in 2019. Kehinde Wiley, ‘Portrait of Marie-Agnès Diéne’, 2023. (Copyright Kehinde Wiley) Known for his striking representation of contemporary…
Nigeria is set to present their national pavilion and exhibition ‘Nigeria Imaginary’ in the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia 2024. The eight artists of the 2024 Nigerian Pavilion. From left, top row: Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, Ndidi Dike, Onyeka Igwe, and Toyin Ojih Odutola; bottom row:…
Southern Guild Gallery is currently hosting two extraordinary solo exhibitions, “Order of Being” by Manyaku Mashilo and “Black Exodus: Summer Departure” by Oluseye. These exhibitions mark a significant cultural and artistic event, drawing researchers and art enthusiasts into deeply introspecting their roots. The exhibitions intertwine African spirituality and…
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,…
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,…
Africa Foto Fair returns to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, for its 2nd edition. Established by Aidah Muluneh in 2010, the Africa Foto fair brings together emerging photographers from the continent, industry leaders, and educators in an immersive 12-day celebration of photography. From November 5th to December 17th, the photography…
Delving into the world of African art at the Art Auction East Africa, I conversed profoundly with Danda Jomerlik, the head of the event. The walls of the Circle Art Agency were adorned with captivating pieces paying homage to the African soil. This sparked my contemplation on how…
NBA Meets Art is an initiative that bridges the gap between basket and art, highlighting the synergy between sports and culture. A part of this platform showcases the NBA Nigeria’s league to creative collaborations that go beyond the court, highlighting pillars of culture like art, fashion, film, music…