The Museum of Modern Art has announced that seven Nigerian artists will be featured in their exhibition series, New Photography. The New Photography series is an annual exhibition that explores local contemporary scenes across the world. The seven artists, all at various stages in their careers, that will…
African gallerists have played an important role in promoting and showcasing African art to the rest of the world by establishing galleries dedicated to exhibiting modern African art. Some of these galleries are named after their founders to recognize their contributions to the art world and the success…
The African art scene has long been a vibrant and thriving space. It possesses a rich history of artistic expression and innovation. Historically, the global stage has undervalued and overlooked African art, despite the wealth of talent and creativity present in it. This is why initiatives such as…
Ghanaian-American artist Rita Mawuena Benissan is preserving the history of royal umbrellas in her upcoming solo exhibition ‘In the World Not of the World’ at Gallery 1957. Curated by Ekow Eshun, viewers are invited to explore the mesmerizing world of Ghana’s chieftaincy through the lens of Rita Mawuena…
African mythology is one of the most interesting and underrated origin stories to have ever existed. Africa is such a big continent with over 1000 ethnic communities each with their own origin stories. Of course, because there are different parts of the continent; West Africa, East Africa, and…
Retro Africa Gallery presents “From Mali, With Love,” a group exhibition showcasing the work of three Malian contemporary artists: Abdoulaye Konaté, Amadou Sanogo, and Abdou Ouologuem. The exhibition, curated by Dolly Kola-Balogun, opens on May 12th, 2023. Exhibition poster courtesy of Retro Africa Gallery. Dolly Kola-Balogun’s deep love…
Yinka Shonibare, known for his striking use of colourful African fabrics, is one of the featured artists in the group exhibition ‘The Art of Fabric: Textile as Artistic Material’ presented at Kunsthalle Vogelmann in Heilbronn, Germany. Installation view Image courtesy of the artist Featuring an array of textile works,…
Turiya Magadlela East meets West, the womb, mother Africa solidifies it all III 2022 Nylon pantyhose on canvas 39.4 x 39.4 inImage courtesy of Kó Lean on Me, a group exhibition exploring interpersonal relations and transnational connections in postcolonial Africa is currently on view at Kó. The exhibition…
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Many Menaces, 2022, Oil on canvas, 65 x 90 cmImage courtesy of the artist, Corvi-Mora, London, and Jack Shainman Gallery British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye has over 70 paintings and charcoal drawings from 2020 to 2023 on display for the first time at the Guggenheim Museum. Curated…