Laetitia Ky was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast in 1996. A feminist artist who creates sculptures from her hair, she has made a name for herself as a figurehead in the natural hair movement. She has a degree in Business Administration from Institut national polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Yamoussoukro. After graduating, Ky…
Retro Africa proudly showcased the captivating collaboration between visionary designer Tokyo James and talented artist Yusuff Aina during Tokyo James’ Autumn/Winter Collection: Expansion at Milan Fashion Week. Yusuff Aina x Tokyo James at Milan Fashion Week ( Image Courtesy: Retro Africa) In a harmonious blend of talents, Tokyo…
Peju Alatise began her career as an architect while managing a private art studio and attending the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in Nigeria. The artist currently resides in Glasgow. She creates art in a variety of formats, styles, and materials, such as paintings, videos, installations, and sculptures.…
The inaugural exhibition, “Together Design,” by Lagos x Paris in collaboration with Art & Exception and Alliance Française de Lagos’ illuminated the artistic prowess of five skilled designers, dedicated to reshaping communal spaces through innovative design deeply rooted in Nigerian culture. Temitope Elshabazz, V1-C chair (Image credits: Lagos x Paris)…
LOEWE FOUNDATION announces the 30 artists shortlisted for the 2024 edition of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize. The finalists’ works will be on display at Palais de Tokyo in Paris from 15 May until 9 June 2024. Loewe Foundation Craft Prize announces 30 finalists. Image courtesy of Loewe…
As part of his scheduled one-day visit to the Italian city, Pope Francis has announced that he will be making an appearance at the Venice Biennale on April 28, 2024. The visit marks the first time the current Bishop of Rome will attend the biennial. Pope Francis greets…
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…