Palais de Lomé, Togo’s inaugural art park, is rewriting history with a progressive and non-colonial narrative. This space, once under the dominion of German and French colonizers, has evolved into a creative beacon. Today, it continues to challenge entrenched historical imprints. Currently showcasing monumental works by the Togolese,…
Efie Gallery is preparing to unveil a groundbreaking exhibition on January 12, 2024. Titled ‘Unveiling the Shadows of the Past: J. K. Bruce-Vanderpuije – The Hidden Icon of Photography in Africa,’ the exhibition is a fitting homage to the late photographer’s remarkable 70-year career. Born on March 7,…
The elderly couple who originally sold the Ngil Mask—one of the ten surviving pieces—recently suffered a legal setback. The judge sided with the art dealer, pointing to the couple’s inexcusable negligence and frivolity, underscoring their failure to conduct proper research on the rare artifact. This court decision came…
Gallery 1957 is a contemporary art gallery with spaces across Accra, Ghana and London, UK. It dedicates its programme to spearheading international exchanges between art practices from these communities and the rest of the world, presenting artists who interrogate concepts of belonging and identity, cultural exchange, and social…
In an evocative display titled “No Ulterior Motive,” the Art Institute of Chicago invites visitors to delve into the profound world captured by renowned South African photographer David Goldblatt. Miriam Diale, 5357 Orlando East, Soweto, 18 October 1972 (1972; printed later), David Goldblatt. Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven.…
Successful art fairs are typically successful for a reason. They generate significant attention and sales because they often showcase exceptional artworks that captivate audiences. Nevertheless, the level of success at an art fair may not always accurately reflect the quality of the artworks. There are so many gems…
Ibn Cheickh Sallah Diebkilé, a renowned Ivorian French artist born in Abidjan in the 1980s, is currently revealing his works at the ongoing ‘Art Meets Design Abidjan’ exhibition in collaboration with BoConcept Abidjan and Nomadic Art Gallery. ‘Art Meets Design’ exhibiting artist Ibn Cheickh Sallah Diebkilé (Courtesy: Nomadic…
ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST – the exhibition “Art meets Design” will launch at the Danish furniture store BoConcept this month. It features work by internationally renowned artist, Ibn Cheikh Sallah Diebkilé with fellow artists Georges Yao and Jean-Claude Assoukou. Danish silverware designer Georg Jensen will also be in view,…
Nigeria is set to present their national pavilion and exhibition ‘Nigeria Imaginary’ in the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia 2024. The eight artists of the 2024 Nigerian Pavilion. From left, top row: Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, Ndidi Dike, Onyeka Igwe, and Toyin Ojih Odutola; bottom row:…
In a significant leadership transition, Johanes Francis Kuwornu has been announced as the new Director of Noldor Artist Residency. Johanes Francis Kuwornu (Photo Credits: @thenoldorresidency) Noldor Artist Residency revealed in a public statement that Johanes would be succeeding Joseph Awuah-Darko, who now assumes the pivotal role of Chairman…