There are galleries in the diaspora invested in the promotion of art from African artists. Through programming, acquisitions, and exhibitions, a growing number of art institutions are addressing historical gaps and erasures in the representation of Africa and its diasporas. Here is a list of galleries and museums…
Purchasing merchandise from the store is one thing, and getting your hands on the limited editions from your favorite artist like Kehinde Wiley is another. Kehinde Wiley’s store has ever been growing with items wearing his invaluable painting either from an exhibition or another colossal event. These can…
The New York-based artist, who was born in Cameroon, draws inspiration from his own life as a Black immigrant to the country. He immigrated in the US when he was thirteen years old. This relocation has an impact on his art and throws light on issues of identity…
Dada Gallery showcases astounding artists working across different mediums. Courtesy of Dada Gallery. On March 31st, Dada gallery announced their upcoming group show ‘Reverie’, opening in Lagos on 9th April, 2023. The show which features seven artists who have made name in the art scene seeks to explore…
Developed in 1998 to promote Ghanian contemporary visual arts, the Accra Visual Arts week returns after a 20-year pause this year with exhibitions slated for five venues from April 4 to April 11, 2023. Patrick Tagoe Tuckson, “Untitled,’ Flip flops on suede. Showing in a solo at AUCC,…
Peju Layiwola is an artist, professor of art history and head of the Department of Creative Arts at the University of Lagos. Her artistic creations are rooted in diverse themes, including the looting and recovery of cultural treasures from the Kingdom of Benin in Nigeria, as well as…
Rele represented artist, Iyunola Sanyaolu, is showing this March at Bode projects with other astounding artists; Erin Chaplin, Renée Estée, Lanise Howard, Anico Mostert, Kiriakos Tompolidis, Austin Uzor and Barry Yusufu. This exhibition titled, ‘We are a way for the cosmos to know itself,’ began on 25th March…
During a time where Uganda waits on President Museveni’s decision on the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023, Nigerian envoy, Ismail Ayobami Alatise, addresses Artists in eastern Africa. He made the remarks during the unveiling ceremony of the judges for the forthcoming “My Impression” visual art competition that will happen on…
Dylema Amadi is a Nigerian visual artist known for her unique use of materials and her captivating portraits. She was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and currently resides in London, UK. Recently, Dylema took the art world by storm with a most unique series. Taking a detour from traditional…
The Museum of Modern Art New York apologizes after asking leading British Ghanaian artist, Heather Agyepong to leave Black Power Naps installation following another visitor’s complaint. The Museum of Modern Art’s main entrance. Courtesy of The Art Newspaper/ajay_suresh The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York has…