The Institut français du Nigeria, in collaboration with the Cité Internationale des Arts and the French Embassy in Nigeria, is delighted to announce the launch of the 5th edition of the curatorial residency program in Paris. The program is available to and designed for junior curators and art…
Ghanaian-Scottish architect, educator, author, and curator, Lesley Lokko will receive the Royal Gold Medal 2024 for architecture. This is one of the world’s highest honors in architecture. The medal, presented on behalf of His Majesty the King, recognizes Lokko’s commitment to championing diverse approaches to architectural practice and…
Artists have different goals at different stages of their careers. It is the beginning of the year, and we know that a good number of African artists’ goals this year include getting their art to new audiences, having their first solo presentation, connecting with collectors, and getting into…
The Lagos Biennial has announced the details for its event, marking its return this February with an astounding line up of programs. Ekpiri by Adeniyi Ollagunju. LB2017. Image courtesy of Lagos Biennial. After three editions in 2017, 2019 and 2021 respectively, Lagos Biennial will once again congregate art-hungry…
Kenyan artist Chemu Ng’ok, celebrated for her abstracted figures and figurative forms, will now be represented by Goodman Gallery. As part of this announcement, Goodman Gallery recapped Ng’ok’s first institutional exhibition at Fondazione ICA Milano and her first solo exhibition in the UK with the gallery’s branch in…
The 2024 edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale returns for its second edition at the JAX District in Diriyah. The latest biennial encompasses works and presentations by over 90 artists from more than 40 countries including El Anatsui, Hamra Abbas, Joan Jonas, Tiffany Chung, and many more.…
Janet Adenike Adebayo, (b. 1997) based in Lagos, is a “confessional” artist, who utilises her artwork to convey intimate moments and unveil profound truths. Adebayo’s acrylic and mixed media on canvas pieces are recognized for their distinctive “mosaic skin” tones and exaggerated features, delving into themes of self-discovery…
The year 2023 has proven to be an exhilarating chapter in African art. Artists have gained significant attention due to their remarkable works, there has been an increase in investment in African art, and innovation this year has peaked. Renowned artists Lynnete Yiadome Bokaye, Julie Mehretu, Kaloki Nyamai,…
Africa Collective, in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, is set to launch a series of activities coinciding with the World Economic Forum from January 15 to 19 in Davos. Africa Collective in partnership with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) The Africa…