Since its inception, the BASA Awards have recognized 342 successful business and artistic collaborations. This year, the BASA Awards broke tradition and held its signature event in Cape Town for the first time at the breathtaking Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art in the V&A Waterfront. Business and…
Founded by photographer Nyaba Léon Ouédraogo and dealer Christophe Person in 2018, the 3rd Biennale Internationale de Sculpture de Ouagadougou (BISO) is a celebration of contemporary crafts and art. The Biso Bienniale is an amazing showcase of sculptures that define what it means to be African. This year’s…
Monique Meloche Gallery announces the formal representation of artist Luke Agada, whose first solo show at the gallery Arms, Feet, and Fitful Dreams is on view through October 28. Luke Agada (b. 1992, Lagos, Nigeria) examines themes of globalization, migration and cultural dislocation within the framework of a postcolonial world and its impact…
The Nasher Prize, a prestigious $100,000 prize given by the Nasher Sculpture Center to honor a living artist who has made significant contributions to sculpture, was announced to go to the Nigerian-born, Antwerp-based artist Otobong Nkanga in 2025. Nigerian, Antwerp-based artist Otobong Nkanga was announced as the 2025 Nasher Prize.…
A deep influence on African art is our long-held belief in eco-spirituality as a way of connecting with nature. For centuries, African artists have worked using natural materials that are mindful of nature. This practice has made African art a pioneer in sustainable art. Throughout generations, African traditions…
Efie Gallery enthusiastically announces collaborating with Dubai Culture to host a panel discussion for the inaugural Dubai Calligraphy Biennal. This engaging event will occur at the Museum of the Future, Dubai, UAE. The panel discussion comes five days after the unveiling of Victor Ekpuk’s Passage to Promise sculpture,…
The fourth solo exhibition by Ndidi Emefiele, The Gift of Fellowship, opens at Gallery Rosenfeld. The exhibition will feature an entirely new body of works on paper and presents a further path on her journey as she struggles to cope with the tragic death of her sister. Ndidi…
Renowned artist Hassan Hajjaj has partnered with 1-54 Art Fair to create limited-edition prints to support the victims of the recent earthquake in Morocco. This collaborative initiative aims to help those affected by the earthquake that claimed over 3,000 lives in Morocco. The sale proceeds from the prints…
O’DA Art Gallery presents “The Citizens of Nowhere,” a solo exhibition showcasing the works of Nigerian artist Anthony Nsofor. art by Anthony Nsofor “The Citizens of Nowhere” is a powerful narrative reminding us that every region has its own unique experiences. Also, the people we meet along the journey of…
Angels and Muse have announced a group art exhibition titled “Pencil Me Down”. This exceptional showcase features contemporary Nigerian artists bound by a shared passion for the art of drawing. The exhibition promises an impressive collection of drawings spanning diverse styles, techniques, and subjects. IJE UWA / Ibe…