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…
New York Art Week 2023 will be hosting a good number of art fairs, auctions, gallery openings, and exhibitions. There will be works from emerging and established artists on display. The main art fairs include The Armory Show, Frieze New York, NADA, Independent, 1-54, Future Fair, and TEFAF…
On May 25th, 1963, leaders from 32 African countries gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to form the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The event marked a turning point in African history as it paved the way for unity, solidarity, and cooperation among African nations. The anniversary of this…
Naeemeh Kazemi, Untitled, La La Land, Oil on canvas, 150 x 160 cmImage courtesy of the gallery Leila Heller Gallery has opened a new group show – Land of Honey- in New York. Curated by Emann Odufu, the exhibition is open from May 5th to June 3rd, 2023.…
Image courtesy of SMAFF St. Moritz Art Film Festival is inviting filmmakers to send in their work for their second edition. The submission of films is open from 1 January to 31 May 2023. The St. Moritz Art Film Festival is the first festival in the world dedicated…
Unu Mamu, Social Contract, 1/5 edition, 2022 Photography, 36 x 46 cm Image courtesy of Wunikan Mukan Gallery With over three years of operations as one of the top galleries exhibiting artists of African descent in Nigeria, Pacers Gallery announced their rebranding and name change to Wunika Mukan -…
The ABSA L’Atelier Art Competition for Young Visual Artists is an exciting opportunity for emerging artists in Africa to showcase their creativity and talent. ABSA, one of Africa’s largest financial services groups, has been running this competition since 1984. It has played a significant role in identifying and…
Fridah Orupabo is a Nigerian-Norwegian artist whose work centres on issues of race, gender, and power. Her artistic practice combines found images, collages, and digital manipulation. With these, she creates striking and thought-provoking works, challenging stereotypes and dominant narratives. Additionally, she creates a “political collage” by incorporating images…