Ekó-systems, the latest title from Random Photo Journal, presents a vivid mosaic of Africa’s diverse everyday cultures and stories. Recognized as leaders of the new school on the African continent, photographers captured these moments with a unique blend of artistry and authenticity. This collection spans Sierra Leone, Ghana,…
Ranti Bam’s first exhibition in New York consists of two bodies of sculptural ceramics referred to as Abstract Vessels and Ifas respectively. Featuring 15 new works made in 2024 alone, the Abstract Vessels feature electic palettes and organic shapes and patterns. In this exhibition Bam engages with the…
Location – Sarabande Foundation by Lee Alexander McQueen Date – 25th of July – 29th of July Koby Martin is a proud export of Ghana. His penchant for mark making was nurtured throughout his childhood and over time has undergone a process of transmogrification between his experiences in…
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama will be showing his works in a solo exhibition, Songs about Roses, at Fruitmarket Gallery in Scotland from July 13 to October 6, 2024. Mahama is known for his evocative large-scale, site-specific installations that speak to the cultural and social effects of post-colonialism and…
Taiwo Aina, a Nigerian visual storyteller and filmmaker, has been awarded the Women Photograph Project Grant for her project, Game of Confidence. Selected from 1,100 applications from women and nonbinary photographers around the world, Game of Confidence is a visual project that explores the lives of six female…
British-Nigerian painter Joy Labinjo will present a new body of work, We Are Briefly Gorgeous, for Southwark Park Galleries’ 40th anniversary programme from July 6 to September 29, 2024, at the Lake Gallery. Celebrating the local community, taking scenes from Southwark Park and the Bermondsey area as a…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art will feature works by sculptor and printmaker Bruce Onobrakpeya, a pivotal figure in postcolonial Nigerian modernism. Running from June 21 through January 21, 2025, “Bruce Onobrakpeya: The Mask and the Cross” will showcase 52 pieces from 1966 to 1978. Veronica wipes…
Renowned Ghanaian photographer Thomas Fynn has brought his captivating exhibition, “Spirit Possession: Celebration of Ghanaian Faces, African Culture, and Heritage,” to California. Thomas Fynn collaborates with U.S. photographer Thomas Appleton Lamb and textile artist Allyson Allen. (Image Credits: GNA) This cultural showcase, runs from June 1 to June…
Selfless Art Gallery, an online art space, is bringing a real-world pop-up exhibition to Tribeca this month. The exhibition, titled “The Multifaceted Journey Towards Inner Balance and Peace,” showcases the dynamic works of four artists: Sunday Olaniyi, Hector Maldonado, Eli Portman, and Pierre Salvan. Ilefo, Sunday Olaniyi, Beads…
In the heart of Timbuktu, Mali, a community of Tuareg artisans is breathing life into ancient traditions, unveiling a captivating narrative of resilience, craftsmanship, and cultural preservation. The documentary film, “The Art of Friendship,” offers a mesmerizing glimpse into this world of rich heritage and artistic dedication. The…