In a momentous unveiling, Leeds witnessed the grand unveiling of ‘Hibiscus Rising,’ a striking 10-meter-tall sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist Yinka Shonibare CBE RA. This awe-inspiring public artwork is a poignant tribute to the life of David Oluwale, a British Nigerian and former Leeds resident whose personal story…
Southern Guild Gallery is currently hosting two extraordinary solo exhibitions, “Order of Being” by Manyaku Mashilo and “Black Exodus: Summer Departure” by Oluseye. These exhibitions mark a significant cultural and artistic event, drawing researchers and art enthusiasts into deeply introspecting their roots. The exhibitions intertwine African spirituality and…
Contemporary African Art is and has been having its moment. We’ve watched our revered art mastersgarner admiration globally alongside younger artists with fresh perspectives and styles. This globalappreciation mirrors a welcomed emergence of local contemporary art galleries and art fairs promotingAfrican talents from the continent and the diaspora.…
On November 25, 2023, Kokopelli Gallery hosted a successful private unveiling of its exhibition, ‘Parallel Passages: Typologies’ attracting attendees from different walks of life. The showcase, featuring eight contemporary artists employing paintings, sculptures, and mixed media, drew attention from key figures in Africa’s art scene like Ajoke Silva,…
New artworks by Moyosore Martins, and Nedia Were are on view at Booth H015. December 5 – 10, 2023. Mitochondria Gallery is pleased to be in Miami again, this year at the 22nd edition of SCOPE Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Pavilion on Ocean Drive. We will…
Selma Feriani announces the launch of a new gallery space January 2024, a few kilometers northeast of the Tunisian capital’s downtown area. The eponymous gallery, the first commercial space of its kind in North Africa, is designed by architect Chacha Atallah and spans 2000 m2. It marks over…
With the support of MTN, GIDA is proudly announcing the launch of a Nigeria-wide photography competition to discover, support, and commission emerging creative talent. The winner will be given the opportunity to create a compelling new body of work, focused on amplifying one of the inspiring stories from…
Goethe-Institut has revealed the 21 shortlisted artists for the 2024 Henrike Grohs Art Award. The 21 shortlisted artists for the Henrike Grohs Art Award 2024. (Photo credit: Henrike Grohs Art Award) This biennial art prize, conceived by Goethe-Institut and the Grohs family in memory of Henrike Grohs, former…
“Nothing is Unreal”, West Africa’s first hyper-realistic immersive experience is to be unveiled on December 1, 2023 and will be on display for a week at Sol Oniru, Lagos, Nigeria. The exhibition offers a transformative experience that seeks to reshape the audience’s perception on a surreal Lagos day.…
In the age-old dance between innovation that identifies possibilities and verification that interrogates credibility, humanity advances – each step a part of an intricate and often unseen journey. Today, this dance has accelerated. We wield unparalleled technological power, yet paradoxically, we feel more fragile than ever. This fragility…