In today’s society, we cannot overlook the significance of names. Oral communication deeply embeds our cultural roots, providing the foundation for language, culture, and identity. Imagine a scenario where little to no information about your origin is available, and the only knowledge you possess is that your ancestors…
In the age-old dance between innovation that identifies possibilities and verification that interrogates credibility, humanity advances – each step a part of an intricate and often unseen journey. Today, this dance has accelerated. We wield unparalleled technological power, yet paradoxically, we feel more fragile than ever. This fragility…
Art in the City is pleased to present Portraits of Leisure – an exhibition exploring leisure as an art form. Featuring the distinct works of Swiss-Congolese artist Joslyne Ohoka and Nigerian rising star Christopher Samuel Idowu, recently showcased at the prestigious Art X. These accomplished artists are not…
Yinka Shonibare CBE RA’s new sculpture “Hibiscus Rising” was launched on Saturday, 25th November 2023 in memory of David Oluwale, a British Nigerian and resident of Leeds. The sculpture which will be unveiled as part of Leeds 2023, the city’s landmark year of culture was motivated by Oluwale’s…
The 14th edition of the LagosPhoto festival is ongoing and will continue till December 31, 2023. First launched in 2010, the international photography festival is a month-long event that features exhibitions, workshops, artist presentations, discussions and large scale outdoor prints displayed throughout the city with the goal of…
Lagos-based artist Odeyemi Oluwaseun paints young adults and adolescents, capturing the triumphs and challenges encountered in the process of self-discovery. The artist’s second solo exhibition, “The Dualities of Existence,” at Mitochondria Gallery in Houston, Texas, presents his newest composition of work—an introspective outlook on the relative and absolute…
Museum MMK for Modern Art announces Christelle Oyiri as the recipient of the PONTOPREIS MMK 2024. The prize includes an exhibition at the ZOLLAMT MMK, starting on February 23, 2024, and is also endowed with 10,000 euros, which will be paid out as a scholarship. Museum MMK for Modern…
Apply for Nuku Studio one to three month Art Residency program in Ghana, Tamale. The Center for Photographic Research and Practice at Nuku Studio offers an Art Residency that provides a quiet and comfortable space for individuals to explore and try new things in a novel setting. Artists…
Africa Foto Fair returns to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, for its 2nd edition. Established by Aidah Muluneh in 2010, the Africa Foto fair brings together emerging photographers from the continent, industry leaders, and educators in an immersive 12-day celebration of photography. From November 5th to December 17th, the photography…