Applications to participate in the 14th Bamako Meeting, African Photography Biennale are open. Image courtesy of The 14th Bamako Encounters – The African Biennal of Photography The African Photography Biennale, Rencontres de Bamako, was established in 1994 and has since grown to become the premier international event featuring…
The demise of iconic art patron and CEO of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe has dealt a huge blow to art communities across the world. Herbert Wigwe (Image credits: Kelechi Amadi-Obi) Herbert Wigwe was a passionate lover and collector of timeless and priceless indigenous and foreign artwork. Until his…
The 2024 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair’s Morocco edition held at the prestigious Marrakech’s Mamounia hotel, but for the first time, it also took place at DADA, a multidisciplinary art space that is currently mid-renovation. The exterior of La Mamounia hotel, the main site of the 2024 edition of the…
The beautiful city of Lagos was abuzz at the Tafawa Balewa Square, which hosted the much-anticipated 2024 edition of the Lagos Biennial, igniting immense excitement among global art enthusiasts. With 80 participants from 30 countries converging to explore the theme of “Refuge,” the biennial served as a unique…
In the pulsating heart of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the African Cup of Nations has not been the only source of excitement; it intertwines seamlessly with the inaugural Abidjan Art Week, creating a dynamic cultural unison that captivates football enthusiasts and art connoisseurs alike. Guests at the inaugural Abidjan…
The Heydar Aliyev Centre hosts the “Crucible of Hope” exhibition, showcasing over 20 vibrant art pieces by London-based Ghanaian artist Kojo Marfo. Influenced by traditional African Akan artefacts and sculptures from his childhood, Marfo’s work reflects a blend of cultures encountered during his travels. The upcoming exhibition at…
The Lagos Biennial is delighted to announce the list of participants for its 4th edition on the theme of REFUGE. Opening to the public from 3 – 10 February 2024 in the heart of Lagos on the grounds of Tafawa Balewa Square, a site named in honour of…
The Lagos Biennial announces the opening of its 4th edition on 3rd of February 2024 after being postponed from last year. The international exhibition of contemporary art, design and architecture originally scheduled for September 2023, will open to the public at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan and will…
London, 24 January 2024 – Gallery 1957 is proud to present its sister-city exhibition project Constellations, opening in London with Part 1: Figures on Earth & Beyond on 14 March. Coinciding with the gallery’s 8-year anniversary, this multimedia exhibition project brings together emerging and established artists from within…
Ayoola Gbolahan is a talented and prolific artist from Lagos, Nigeria where he is currently based. Ayoola draws his inspiration from human anthropology and the unveiling of spirituality. Gbolahan’s expression of art can be called abstract expressionist using mediums such as pastels, acrylic, charcoal and pencil. Ayoola Gbolahan…