Ibrahim Mahama, a well-known Ghanaian artist, has revealed that he has bought old Ghanaian trains and plans to repurpose them into beautiful and functional works of art. In a tweet, Mahama announced that the old trains dating back to the late 19th century were wasting away and will…
The CIMAM (International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern and Contemporary Art) is calling curators of modern or contemporary art from Africa willing to develop their professional skills by attending their annual conference. Casa Esment, Palma. Image courtesy of CIMAM. Apply for a Travel Grant supported by…
Rele gallery announced recent acquisitions including ‘The Feast Day II’, a painting by Tonia Nneji by the Jorge M. Perez Collection. Jorge M. Pérez is a billionaire philanthropist, art collector, and real estate developer from Argentina. He is most recognized for serving as The Related Group’s chairman and…
The African Artists’ Foundation, a non-profit organization and art space based in Lagos, Nigeria announces the new expansion and curatorial vision for the 14th edition of LagosPhoto Festival, an international photography festival taking place from the 28th of October until the 31st of December 31, 2023. Photography by Ismail Zaidy. Image…
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…