In this spotlight series, we interview and showcase artists and their work to our community AFIKARIS Gallery presents Figures of Power, a joint exhibition of rising Nigerian artist John Madu and Senegalese artist Ousmane Niang. On view from July 10—August 14, 2021, this new exhibition, the first in France for both artists,…
In this spotlight series, we interview and showcase artists and their work to our community Noldor Artist Residency is Ghana’s first independent arts residency and fellowship program for contemporary African artists, located in Accra, Ghana. Founded by contemporary African art specialist, social entrepreneur and philanthropist Joseph Awuah-Darko, the new senior and…
In conversation with Collins Obijiaku, a young self-taught artist that lives and works in Suleja, capital of Niger State, Nigeria; I am able to gain insight into his personality and how creating art is a form of escape for him. The artist talks about how he used to…
WEST AFRICA YINKA SHONIBARE, CBE Questions with Yinka Shonibare, CBE. Yinka Shonibare is a British-Nigerian contemporary artist known for his sculptural installations that explore issues of Post-colonialism. Shonibare’s work explores issues of race and class through the media of painting, sculpture, photography and film. Shonibare questions the meaning…
With the recent protests that began in America and has caused black communities all over the world to fight for justice, we recognise the importance of these battles we face. Sometimes words are not enough, action is needed. Representation, visibility and wealth, these are a few things that…