Ibrahim Mahama’s latest exhibition, A Spell of Good Things, at the White Cube gallery, New York which is also his first solo exhibition in New York is a powerful testament to the artist’s ongoing exploration of history, politics, and material culture. Known for his monumental installations that often repurpose…
Gallery 1957’s “Constellations Part 2: Figures in Webs and Ripples of Space” exhibition opened on the 1st of August, 2024. The 25- artist group show is set to run until the 10th of October, 2024.
Gallery 1957 recently announced an extension of the deadline for the 2024 Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize 2024 . When the gallery publicised the fourth edition of the prize, the deadline was set for the 16th of September. However, the gallery has now extended the deadline to the 3rd of October.
Southern Guild Los Angeles is pleased to present ‘signifying the impossible song’, an expansive group exhibition curated by Lindsey Raymond and Jana Terblanche bringing together work across diverse media by 17 artists. Featured artists include Sanford Biggers (USA), Kamyar Bineshtarigh (Iran/South Africa), Patrick Bongoy (DRC), Ange Dakouo (Mali),…
In the vibrant tapestry of contemporary African art, female artists are not just making their mark; they are redefining the very essence of artistic expression. Through their creative mediums, these artists challenge deep-rooted norms and craft new narratives from their unique perspectives that celebrate the richness of African identity…
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and the Africa Art Fund have launched an Art Competition to amplify Nigeria-based artists’ voices. This initiative not only celebrates artistic expression but also empowers young creators to envision a future rooted in collaboration, growth, and stability—key elements for Nigeria’s progress. With…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled plans to officially commission the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts—formerly the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu—in October 2024. This historic venue, long symbolizing Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, is poised to reassert its significance through a transformative redevelopment. Sanwo-Olu (middle),…
Ekene Ngige is a Nigerian artist based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is known for his intricate realistic coffee paintings. From an accidental spill to an divine inspiration for his new practice. With a background in fine arts from Yaba College of Technology, Ngige often focusing on messages of…
Kasmin Gallery presents Nengi Omuku’s first solo exhibition in New York. The exhibition, titled ‘Wild Things and Perennials’, showcases a new body of eight captivating oil paintings on the traditional Nigerian textile sanyan. At the heart of Omuku’s practice is a fascination with the interplay between interior and exterior,…