Barthélémy Toguo’s works cross-examine the beautiful complexities that continue to divide our world today. He combines different mediums and styles, such as watercolor, video installations, and sculptures, to expose the differences between the developing world and the West. His current exhibition, titled: “Inhabit the Earth’ at the HAB Galerie in…
Ghanaian-British curator Ekow Eshun has been announced as the winner of the Association for Art History’s Curatorial Prize for Exhibitions 2023. The prize, awarded in London, was in recognition of Eshun’s exhibition ‘In the Black Fantastic’ (29 June – 18 September 2022) at the Hayward Gallery. Image courtesy…
With a focus on sustainability, growth, and professional development, the WorldFaze’s clean and contemporary design offers a haven for exhibitions, seminars, and artist residencies. It seeks to encourage interactions, cross-disciplinary cooperation, and artistic experimentation among artists. The founder and artist himself, Kwesi Botchway, was inspired to establish a…
Peckham, a vibrant neighborhood in South London, is currently hosting an exciting exhibition, featuring the amazing Yinka Shonibare. Titled ‘Lagos Peckham Repeat: Pilgrimage To The Lakes’, the exhibition features the works of Nigerian artists who explore the dynamic relationship between Lagos and South London. Co-curated by Folakunle Oshun,…
Nigeria will take part in the Venice Biennale for the second time in its history in 2024, and the details for its national pavilion have been announced. The exhibition, titled “Nigeria Imaginary,” will showcase eight Nigerian and Nigerian-diasporic artists from different generations. It will be sited in a…
Victor Ekpuk: Language and Lineage will be on view at an Open House at Art at Bainbridge from Saturday, July 22, 2023 to Sunday, October 8, 2023. Victor Ekpuk, In Deep Water, ca. 2012, printed 2023, Digital drawing printed on canvas, 223.5 × 254 cmImage courtesy of the…
Art Bridge Project, in collaboration with AMG Projects, has announced the upcoming group exhibition, “Fluidity”. This exhibition showcases a diverse group of figurative artists who delve into the notion of flow and movement as it permeates every aspect of our lives. “Fluidity” positions the medium as the message,…
Amoako Boafo, one of Africa’s most influential artists, stands at the forefront, presenting his extraordinary exhibition, “Soul of Black Folks,” at the esteemed Seattle Museum. This captivating showcase delves deep into the concept of double consciousness, where Black individuals skillfully navigate their identities through the multifaceted perspectives of…
The open call for the Art Exchange: Moving Image programme, a collaborative and cross-cultural curatorial professional development and exhibition programme for early to mid-career visual arts curators from Sub-Saharan Africa working with moving image. The programme is supported by the British Council and organised by LUX, the UK…
The Ghanaian-born and based visual artist Prince Gyasi is to photograph the 2024 Pirelli Calendar, an eagerly anticipated annual publication known as “The Cal,” renowned for showcasing both featured talent and creative vision of the photographer behind the lens. Detail of Responsibility II, 2018, Ghana. Shot on iPhone X.…