Galerie Cécile Fakhoury is delighted to present ‘Goumbé’, the first solo exhibition by artist Carl-Edouard Keïta in Abidjan. At the dawn of independence, Côte d’Ivoire experienced an unprecedented economic boom, commonly referred to as the Miracle ivoirien (Ivorian Miracle). Many young people from rural areas and neighboring countries…
Lagos Gallery Weekend (LGW) is thrilled to announce its 2nd upcoming edition, a citywide celebration of art, culture, and community. Scheduled to take place from 28th – 30th March 2025, this year’s event brings together 20 Galleries and 5 Cultural Institutions located in Lagos City, all of whom…
The Tracey Emin Foundation has selected IyunOla Sanyaolu for the 2025–26 Artist Residency, a competitive program that provides emerging artists with studio space, mentorship, and also a structured self-directed environment for artistic development. IyunOla Sanyaolu (Image Credit: Tracey Emin Artist Residency) The residency, facilitated by the Tracey Emin…
CCA Lagos reopens with ‘Archives and Memories’ since its closure in 2022, a heartfelt tribute to Bisi Silva’s lasting impact on contemporary African art. Curated by Favour Ritaro, the exhibition showcases works by six Nigerian artists alongside selections from Silva’s curatorial archive. ‘Archives and Memories’ runs until the…
With Artmiabo International Art Festival (AMIAF) 2025, taking place in Lagos Nigeria, 29th of April and the 1st of May 2025. Artists and curators are set to explore evolving relationships between art and commerce. AMIAF Founder and CEO Miabo Enyadike revealed that the 2025 edition, themed ‘Artconomy: Redefining…
kó Gallery presents ‘Dry Season’ a solo exhibition by Eva Obodo featuring recent charcoal and fibre artworks. This exhibition explores the artist’s fascination with the intricate terrains of human experience, presenting a powerful narrative of contemporary social and political landscapes. Eva Obodo is a professor of Fine and…
Gallery 1957 and Awanle Ayiboro Hawa Ali presents ‘Fine Feathers Don’t Make Fine Birds’, a solo show. This new body of work is curated by Nana Yaa Poku Asare-Boadu and follows a ten-month residency with the gallery in Accra. Awanle Ayiboro Hawa Ali fully embodies the ethos of…
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), in partnership with the British Museum, has opened applications for the 2025 Unearth Fellowship Programme. 2025 Unearth Fellowship, offering hands-on experience in archaeology, heritage preservation, and public engagement. (Image credits: MOWAA) This prestigious initiative offers postgraduate students and early-career professionals a…
The Loewe Foundation has announced the shortlist for its 2025 Craft Prize, selecting 30 artists from 18 countries. These finalists will present their works in an exhibition at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid from the 30th of May to the 29th of June 2025. The prize winner…
LagosPhoto25 has announced its curatorial team to guide the 2025 edition just as the festival transitions into a biennial format. Under the leadership of founding director Azu Nwagbogu, the team brings together expertise spanning history, architecture, photography, and cultural studies. Their collective vision will guide the festival’s exploration…