Art in the City is pleased to present Portraits of Leisure – an exhibition exploring leisure as an art form. Featuring the distinct works of Swiss-Congolese artist Joslyne Ohoka and Nigerian rising star Christopher Samuel Idowu, recently showcased at the prestigious Art X. These accomplished artists are not…
Africa Supernova “Africa Supernova – Contemporary African Painting Collection” by Carla and Pieter Schulting unveils a vibrant narrative of diverse African art. The catalogue showcases 170 artworks by 154 artists from 33 countries and the diaspora. Curators and collectors Carla and Pieter Schulting have curated an accompanying exhibition,…
As 2023 draws to a close, Stephan Welz & Co., an auction house in Sandton, South Africa, presents their penultimate auction of the year featuring the works of some of South Africa’s most prominent artists. This auction boasts a curated selection of masterpieces that showcase the diversity of…
The 14th edition of the LagosPhoto festival is ongoing and will continue till December 31, 2023. First launched in 2010, the international photography festival is a month-long event that features exhibitions, workshops, artist presentations, discussions and large scale outdoor prints displayed throughout the city with the goal of…
Kaloki Nyamai draws heavily on the stories of the Kamba people, a Bantu ethnic group who predominantly live in the area of Kenya stretching from Nairobi to Tsavo in the former Eastern Province of Kenya. Nyamai explores how identity and the perception of the self is inflected by…
On November 11, 2023, the Sharjah Architecture Triennial welcomed visitors with its grand opening. This edition stands out for its diverse group of curators and participants, showcasing a myriad of perspectives. The event emphasizes works from the Global South, providing a profound exploration of architectural evolution. Moreover, the…
Museum MMK for Modern Art announces Christelle Oyiri as the recipient of the PONTOPREIS MMK 2024. The prize includes an exhibition at the ZOLLAMT MMK, starting on February 23, 2024, and is also endowed with 10,000 euros, which will be paid out as a scholarship. Museum MMK for Modern…
James Cohan Gallery in NY currently features an exhibition titled “Boomerang: Returning to African Abstraction” by Yinka Shonibare. The artist uses Dutch wax fabrics and the Nigil Mask to bridge the connection between Africa, its diaspora, and Western colonies. Shonibare’s new series, Abstract Spiritual, presents pictorial quilts that…
Apply for Nuku Studio one to three month Art Residency program in Ghana, Tamale. The Center for Photographic Research and Practice at Nuku Studio offers an Art Residency that provides a quiet and comfortable space for individuals to explore and try new things in a novel setting. Artists…