ArtX Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, has announced the dates for its ninth edition, scheduled to take place from October 31st to November 3rd, 2024. The event commences with the Collectors’ Preview on October 31st, followed by the VIP Preview on November 1st, and Public Open…
Nigerian artist Olaolu Slawn has unveiled his groundbreaking design for the 2024 FA Cup trophy, heralding a new era in the tournament’s storied history. Nigerian artist Olaolu Slawn poses with his innovative 2024 FA Cup trophy design (Photo courtesy of artist) Commissioned by the Football Association (FA), Slawn,…
First National Bank will host Ghana’s largest immersive art exhibition in partnership with EMY Africa and the Ghana Artist Alliance. This event, part of the EMY Africa EXPO 2024, promises a premier weekend affair spotlighting businesses, products, and services in the art and entertainment sectors. EMY Africa EXPO…
The National Museum of African Art will mark its 60th anniversary with a special exhibition featuring nine Benin Bronzes from the royal court of Benin. These artworks, originally taken during the 1897 British raid on Benin City, have been officially returned to Nigeria. The exhibition opens on Monday,…
In March 2024, Goodman Gallery in partnership with Beardsmore Gallery announced the representation of Ghanaian artist’s Atta Kwami’s estate. Now, Goodman Gallery presents Kwami’s first solo show with the gallery since announcing representation. This exhibition presents a selection of important works made over a period of twenty years,…
Strauss & Co offering nine work by William Kentridge Two high-value drawings from international projects in 2002 and 2005 Important etching made in 1997 with master printer Jack Shirreff Strauss & Co is the leading reseller globally of works by Kentridge JOHANNESBURG – In March 2009, when Strauss…
Elias Sime’s Elias Sime: Dichotomy ፊት አና ጀርባ addresses the impact of globalisation and technology on the human psyche. Having debuted in April 2024, the exhibition consists of 11 new artworks including nine new wall works, a stone sculpture, and a site-specific installation, which will all be on show until…
Infinite /ˈɪnfɪnət/ – adjective: limitless or endless in space, extent, or size; impossible to measure or calculate. Woman -/ˈwʊmən/- an adult female human being. Foundation Carminagnac, France is hosting an exciting exhibition titled ‘The Infinite Woman’. With over 60 works from notable artists such as Sandro Botticelli, Bourgeois…
Kòbọmọjẹ́ Artist Residency, Ibadan, Nigeria Deadline: May 31st 2024 Kòbọmọjẹ́ Artist Residency invites artists to apply for a residency program with focus on Capturing Women’s Histories in Nigeria. Artists are encouraged to reflect on the multifaceted contributions of women to nation-building, social dynamics, globalization and modernization. Their aim is to…
Over the weekend, British-born, Ghana-based artist and curator, Joseph Awuah-Darko, took to Instagram to accuse Kehinde Wiley of sexual assault. Wiley responded to the allegation on his own Instagram account. In the post, Awuah-Darko claimed that Wiley “inappropriately groped” him first, grabbing his buttocks and mentioned something along…