The Lagos Biennial returns for its fifth edition with an ambitious project that probes the concept and role of the museum. The Museum of Things Unseen (Image Credits: Lagos Biennial) Titled The Museum of Things Unseen, this year’s Biennial shifts the spotlight toward untold narratives and underrepresented histories…
Building on the recently published global art market recap, this article shifts the focus on Africa’s growing art scene. It delves into how African art is gaining recognition in the world stage and addresses critical issues surrounding adequate representation and revenue disparities with Western counterparts. As noted in…
The 2024 global art recap reflects a year of evolution, marked by shifts in market dynamics, technological advancements, and a heightened focus on sustainability. As the art world adapts to complex economic and cultural landscapes, several transformative trends are shaping its future. These developments are not only redefining…
Atta Kwami’s ‘Prelude to Mountains’ Concludes at Goodman Gallery New York, this is a selection of early works created over almost two decades (1990-2008). The presentation highlights Kwami’s significant contribution to non-Western expressions of modernism and showcases the pivotal moments that shaped his artistic practice which coalesced painting,…
Lanre Masha is curator of ART X LIVE!, the flagship platform of ART X Lagos. He is celebrated as a “cultural architect” for his transformative impact on African creativity. After a U.S. career, Lanre returned to Nigeria, rising as a key figure at TRACE Urban and now West…
Ekene Ngige’s journey from overcoming a childhood disability to becoming a celebrated artist is nothing short of inspiring. Paralyzed at the age of one due to a medical error, Ngige has never let his limitations define him. Supported by the unwavering belief of his parents, he developed a…
NBA Nigeria is hosting the third edition of “NBA Meets Art,” a curated installation celebrating basketball through the lens of Nigerian art and culture as part of West Africa’s premier art fair Art X Lagos, which is underway at The Federal Palace in Lagos, Nigeria until Sunday, Nov.…
Ayotunde Ojo presents his upcoming exhibition of paintings titled ‘These Four Walls’ which moves between the idea of consciousness and unconsciousness, exploring the liminal qualities of memory and space as well as dreaming and waking. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, the artist’s work is rooted in the familiar context…
The African Artists’ Foundation presents the 4th Edition of Dig Where You Stand, bringing a coastal perspective to Benin Republic. This multidisciplinary exhibition unfolds across three strategic locations, celebrating African creativity and cultural expression through diverse art forms. By exploring the intersection of art, culture, and socio-economic dynamics,…
In underscoring our commitment to celebrating contemporary African art and fostering cultural dialogue, Windsor Gallery proudly unveils a dual exhibition; The Eighth Continent, an evocative exhibition inviting audiences to journey beyond the known realms of geography and culture, into a landscape shaped by the combined visions of Duke…