Ben Enwonwu, widely regarded as the most influential African artist of the 20th century, takes center stage at Ewbank’s Auctioneers in Surrey this summer. On June 26, two of his rare and intimate works will lead the house’s Fine Art, Silver, Books and Stamps sale, part of Ewbank’s…
Dr. Abidemi Babatunde Babalola, lead archaeologist on the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) Archaeology Project, has won the 2025 Dan David Prize, widely regarded as the world’s largest history award. Dr. Abidemi Babatunde Babalola (Image credit: Archaeological Institute of America) A pioneering Nigerian archaeologist and research fellow…
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye presentsTo Improvise a Mountain: Curated by Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, a touring exhibition of a selection of works critical to her way of seeing and thinking, inviting audiences on a personal journey through art past and present. Featured artists include: Samuel Fosso, Zoe Leonard, Glenn Ligon, Toyin Ojih…
With milestones like Tunji Adeniyi-Jones’ Celestial Gathering (2024) topping the sales chart at Art SG for an impressive $350,000 in January 2025, and the launch of Africa Basel, a platform dedicated to presenting contemporary African art in a more intentional, close-knit format, the spotlight on African art has…
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) presents One Must Be Seated, a solo exhibition by Ghanaian-American artist Rita Mawuena Benissan. Deeply rooted within her Ghanaian culture, Benissan’s practice has particular focus on the reimagining of the royal umbrella and stool, symbols of Akan chieftaincy, as seen…
Emmanuel Aggrey Tieku is the winner of the 2025 Ellipse Prize, a prize focused on Ghana’s emerging art scene. Tieku was selected by an independent jury from five finalists—Reginald Boateng, Sena Burgundy, Nana Frimpong Oduro and Dela Anyah— who were selected out of 82 applicants. The jury included…
In the heart of Festac Town, Lagos, Park 23 Basketball Court stands not just as a place to play but as a vibrant symbol of heritage, creativity, and sustained community investment. For the third consecutive year, Hennessy returns to Park 23 Basketball Court to continue its pledge of…
Thorns and Crown | A Solo Exhibition by the 2022 Absa L’Atelier Ambassador Lagos, Nigeria, June 2025- Absa, in proud partnership with the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA), is proud to present Thorns and Crown, a solo exhibition by Badru Taofeek, one of the…
Selebe Yoon presents Tell me about your dream mosque, an exhibition by Fredj Moussa following a six-week residency in Senegal. The exhibition comprises paintings, drawings, sculptures and a video installation. Fredj Moussa began his research with a story of Mohamed Gorgui Seyni Gueye, known as Sangabi, and the…
Cécile Fakhoury Gallery Dakar presents Cour intérieure, a group exhibition bringing together the works of artists Elladj Lincy Deloumeaux, Rachel Marsil and Kassou Seydou. The vibrant color palettes and recurring motifs in Rachel Marsil’sand Kassou Seydou’s works create a particular rhythm, which Elladj Lincy Deloumeaux’s pastel tones gently…