Gallery 1957 is a contemporary art gallery with spaces across Accra, Ghana and London, UK. It dedicates its programme to spearheading international exchanges between art practices from these communities and the rest of the world, presenting artists who interrogate concepts of belonging and identity, cultural exchange, and social…
Jackson’s Art Prize, formerly Jackson’s Painting Prize, is an annual competition showcasing the exceptional artwork of rising artists from around the world. The competition started in 2016 to spotlight talent in the Jackson’s Art Supplies’ community. With a focus on materials, and impressive expert judging panels made up of…
Ibn Cheickh Sallah Diebkilé, a renowned Ivorian French artist born in Abidjan in the 1980s, is currently revealing his works at the ongoing ‘Art Meets Design Abidjan’ exhibition in collaboration with BoConcept Abidjan and Nomadic Art Gallery. ‘Art Meets Design’ exhibiting artist Ibn Cheickh Sallah Diebkilé (Courtesy: Nomadic…
ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST – the exhibition “Art meets Design” will launch at the Danish furniture store BoConcept this month. It features work by internationally renowned artist, Ibn Cheikh Sallah Diebkilé with fellow artists Georges Yao and Jean-Claude Assoukou. Danish silverware designer Georg Jensen will also be in view,…
In a significant leadership transition, Johanes Francis Kuwornu has been announced as the new Director of Noldor Artist Residency. Johanes Francis Kuwornu (Photo Credits: @thenoldorresidency) Noldor Artist Residency revealed in a public statement that Johanes would be succeeding Joseph Awuah-Darko, who now assumes the pivotal role of Chairman…
Contemporary African Art is and has been having its moment. We’ve watched our revered art mastersgarner admiration globally alongside younger artists with fresh perspectives and styles. This globalappreciation mirrors a welcomed emergence of local contemporary art galleries and art fairs promotingAfrican talents from the continent and the diaspora.…
On November 25, 2023, Kokopelli Gallery hosted a successful private unveiling of its exhibition, ‘Parallel Passages: Typologies’ attracting attendees from different walks of life. The showcase, featuring eight contemporary artists employing paintings, sculptures, and mixed media, drew attention from key figures in Africa’s art scene like Ajoke Silva,…
In a strategic move to bolster Busan’s bid for the 2030 World Expo, Samsung, a key advocate for the Korean city, seized an opportune moment to celebrate the 56th anniversary of the Nike Art Gallery. L-R: Charlie Lee, Managing Director, Samsung Nigeria and Nike Okundaye, Busan Goodwill Ambassador,…
With the support of MTN, GIDA is proudly announcing the launch of a Nigeria-wide photography competition to discover, support, and commission emerging creative talent. The winner will be given the opportunity to create a compelling new body of work, focused on amplifying one of the inspiring stories from…
“Nothing is Unreal”, West Africa’s first hyper-realistic immersive experience is to be unveiled on December 1, 2023 and will be on display for a week at Sol Oniru, Lagos, Nigeria. The exhibition offers a transformative experience that seeks to reshape the audience’s perception on a surreal Lagos day.…