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…
Pearl Lam Galleries is pleased to announce its global representation of artist Alimi Adewale (b. 1974, Nigeria). A selection of his works will be presented during ART SG 2024 this January. His inclusion in Pearl Lam Galleries’ artist roster exemplifies the gallery’s dedication to cultivating a vibrant and dynamic art scene that resonates with the global art community. Alimi Adewale, Image…
Doyle Wham proudly presents the first UK solo exhibition of Yannis Davy Guibinga, a celebrated photographer from Libreville, Gabon, who is currently based in Montreal, Canada. Renowned for his storytelling prowess, Guibinga is passionately committed to rewriting outdated narratives about Africa, demonstrating the multiplicity of identities and stories…
The statute of the goddess Ngonnso will be returned to the kingdom of Nso in CameroonImage Courtesy of Erik Hesmerg/Staatliche Museen zu Berlin/Ethnologisches Museum The culture ministers of Germany and France signed an agreement to set up a joint provenance research fund to focus on museum objects from…
The Lagos Biennial has announced the details for its event, marking its return this February with an astounding line up of programs. Ekpiri by Adeniyi Ollagunju. LB2017. Image courtesy of Lagos Biennial. After three editions in 2017, 2019 and 2021 respectively, Lagos Biennial will once again congregate art-hungry…
Black Rock Senegal announces their partnership with 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, Marrakech, New York and London, ahead of its February edition. Black Rock will be hosting an exhibition of alumni work accross the three editions. Image courtesy of Black Rock Senegal. Renowned artist Kehinde Wiley established Black…