New York City’s premier art fair, The Armory Show, is gearing up for its fourth edition, scheduled to take place from the 6th until the 8th of September at the Javits Center. From its inception, The Armory Show’s commitment has been presenting a global view of contemporary art.…
Accra, Ghana – dot.ateliers, an initiative founded by acclaimed artist Amoako Boafo, is pleased to announce the open call for artists to participate in the 2025 Artist Residency Program. This opportunity invites artists, with a primary focus on painting and drawing, to immerse themselves in an inspiring and…
Ugo Ahiakwo, a multifaceted artist, sculptor, and designer, has won this year’s prestigious Tilga Art Fund Award. Ugo Ahiakwo (Image courtesy: Artist) This accolade highlights his outstanding contributions to contemporary African art and promises to elevate his career through significant opportunities and exposure. The Tilga Art Fund issued…
Fresco Gallery is thrilled to present “Anchors,” a group exhibition of monoprints and limited edition works by Chigozie Obi, Daëna LaDeese, Mobolaji Ogunrosoye, Myles Igwebuike, and Falida Nkomo, and an original soundscape by Sheila Chukwulozie (August 10 – September 15, 2024). “Anchors” is an exploration of the multifaceted concept of identity — as a conduit for self-healing,…
The Museum of Modern Art announces ‘Otobong Nkanga: Cadence’, a new, site-specific commission by the Nigerian-Belgian artist Otobong Nkanga opening in the Donald and Catherine Marron Family Atrium on the 10th of October 2024. The large-scale installation will feature an all-encompassing environment of sculpture, sound, and text that…
A multidisciplinary artist-in-residence program founded in 2019, Black Rock the residency brings together international artists to live and work in Dakar, Senegal for 1-3 month stays. With a mission to support new artistic creation through collaborative exchange and to incite change in the global discourse about Africa, the…
1952 Africa proudly announces the opening of applications for the 3rd edition of its Art Accelerator. This highly anticipated annual program is designed to propel the careers of early-stage artists through an intensive 8-week residency. Participants will benefit from essential resources, expert mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities to…
Dr. Fola David, a Nigerian doctor and hyper-realism artist, has shattered a Guinness World Record for the largest drawing by an individual. This Lagos-based visual artist embarked on an ambitious journey to create a 1,000-square-meter masterpiece highlighting Nigeria’s diverse cultures. The six-day challenge began on July 16 at…
La Foundation for the Arts is proud to be announcing the launch of their YOUNG ARTISTS SERIES, which will be marked by the opening of Land of The Morees, a solo exhibition by image-maker Jude Lartey. Processed with VSCO with kp2 preset The series awards a promising Ghanaian…
Omenai Gallery inaugurates its hybrid, digital-physical model with a presentation of In-Between Ashes, a solo exhibition of Ghanaian artist Kwaku Owusu Achim’s works. It opens from 19th July to 23rd August 2024 at Omenai Gallery’s new space in Chicago West Town. Existing between two planes, the spiritual and…