The Africa Center is celebrating the extraordinary talent of Salifou Lindou Fouanta through a solo exhibition opening on November 14th – 29th. This exhibition promises a captivating exploration of Lindou’s artistry, featuring a diverse collection of seminal works. Salifou Lindou was born in 1965 in Foumban, Cameroon. He…
Affinity Gallery presents ‘Wonderland’, an exhibition that celebrates curiosity and invites viewers to see the world in a new light. This exhibition is open to art enthusiasts and the general public who are interested in exploring the realms of imagination. ‘Wonderland’ showcases a diverse range of artworks that…
Affinity Gallery is pleased to present ‘Wonderland’, an exhibition of paintings and mixed media works by Kay Gasei, Uzo Njoku, Delphine Dénéréaz, Terence Maluleke and Ekene Stanley. The exhibition opening on the 2nd of November 2023 in the middle of the Lagos art season, marks the first time…
Typology studies classifications in the types of things based on similarities they have in common. In art history, there are always recurring themes and patterns as artists inspire other generations of artists, and the issues which artists represent in their works still persist. We are pleased to cordially…
In a groundbreaking move to catalyze innovation and creativity within Ghana’s vibrant creative sector, MoTIV Africa is thrilled to announce the launch of the $10K Challenge for the Creative Economy in Ghana. This challenge aims to empower and support young innovators and entrepreneurs between the ages of 18…
In the heart of Ikoyi, Lagos, the prestigious Vaughan Richards House recently hosted a grand opening reception for the 11-day Image Impressions Art Exhibition, curated by Faridah Folawiyo. The evening was a blend of art and entertainment, setting the stage for an exhibition that celebrates contemporary Nigerian artistry. …
Award-winning actress Omowunmi Dada has been chosen as the 2023 Global Artist in Residence at the African Studies Center (ASC) and the Department of Afro-American and African Studies (DAAS) at the University of Michigan in the United States. In this role, she collaborates with DAAS language instructors to…
Yinka Ilori considers art an outlet to help bring people together and to spread love and joy and his new collaboration with MoMA Design Store does just that. The collection includes a vibrant tableware assortment and three pairs of SUBU Slippers. These designs incorporate Ilori’s signature bold patterns and bright…
In the dynamic world of contemporary art, the multifaceted Olaolu Slawn stands as a unique and enigmatic figure. Born on October 24, 2000, in Lagos, Nigeria, Slawn’s journey to artistic prominence is as unconventional as his creations. Slawn, a self-described “scam artist,” resists characterization by effortlessly transitioning between…
The Japan Art Association has named architect Diébédo Francis Kéré the 2023 architecture laureate for the Praemium Imperiale awards. At Kéré Architecture, Berlin, May 2023. Image courtesy of The Japan Art Association / The Sankei Shimbun The Praemium Imperiale is a global arts prize awarded annually by the…