Nigerian multidisciplinary artist Orry Shenjobi has stepped into the world of cinematic storytelling with her debut short film titled “A wan Be.” This artistic project does not only celebrate African art, it also sets the stage for her upcoming exhibition at the Venice Biennale Art Festival to be…
Kamene Art Residency, founded by Kenyan artist Kaloki Nyamai, is currently debuting a solo exhibition by Dominican-American artist Laura Arminda Kingsley. Titled “Remember, You Are But Tiny Bits of Existence,” this exhibition aims to challenge conventional notions of being. Laura Arminda Kingsley challenges audiences to see themselves differently…
Retro Africa proudly showcased the captivating collaboration between visionary designer Tokyo James and talented artist Yusuff Aina during Tokyo James’ Autumn/Winter Collection: Expansion at Milan Fashion Week. Yusuff Aina x Tokyo James at Milan Fashion Week ( Image Courtesy: Retro Africa) In a harmonious blend of talents, Tokyo…
The exhibition, curated by writer Ekow Eshun, showcases the work of contemporary artists from the African diaspora and highlights the use of figures to illuminate the richness and complexity of Black life. The exhibition surveys the presence of the Black figure in Western art history, examines its absence…
The Kigali Triennial, orchestrated by the Rwanda Arts Initiative (RAI) in collaboration with Kigali City Hall and the Ministry of Arts and Youth, is currently captivating audiences from February 16 to 25, 2024. This dynamic pan-African extravaganza, spanning literature, theatre, dance, music, cinema, fashion, digital arts, gastronomy, and…
MoPOP’s Guest Curator Program highlights emerging curators and voices, providing insights into exhibition creation, development, and final installation. Guest curators receive hands-on experience working with MoPOP’s Curatorial, Collections, and Exhibits teams while sharing valuable new perspectives and interpretations of MoPOP’s permanent and oral history collections. Supporting emerging curators…
The Blessing Ngobeni Art Foundation has officially opened the application submission period for the 2024 Blessing Ngobeni Art Prize (BNAP), an award designed to empower and propel young and emerging visual artists as they embark on their careers. 2024 Blessing Ngobeni Art Prize (BNAP) Focused on artists under…
Peju Alatise began her career as an architect while managing a private art studio and attending the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in Nigeria. The artist currently resides in Glasgow. She creates art in a variety of formats, styles, and materials, such as paintings, videos, installations, and sculptures.…
The inaugural exhibition, “Together Design,” by Lagos x Paris in collaboration with Art & Exception and Alliance Française de Lagos’ illuminated the artistic prowess of five skilled designers, dedicated to reshaping communal spaces through innovative design deeply rooted in Nigerian culture. Temitope Elshabazz, V1-C chair (Image credits: Lagos x Paris)…
Africans and people of African descent worldwide are commemorating Black History Month in diverse and vibrant ways. This annual celebration holds immense significance as it highlights the remarkable achievements and contributions of individuals of African heritage throughout history. Established In 1926, Black History Month has continually evolved to…