Monique Meloche Gallery announces the formal representation of artist Luke Agada, whose first solo show at the gallery Arms, Feet, and Fitful Dreams is on view through October 28. Luke Agada (b. 1992, Lagos, Nigeria) examines themes of globalization, migration and cultural dislocation within the framework of a postcolonial world and its impact…
Emmanuel Dudu is an artist from Nigeria, He has participated in twenty-six group exhibits. He is currently showing in a solo exhibition, “Enlightened” Nomadic Gallery, Lagos. A.S: Your latest exhibition is very diverse in style and inspiration. Can you share the reason behind that? E.D: It is important…
The Nasher Prize, a prestigious $100,000 prize given by the Nasher Sculpture Center to honor a living artist who has made significant contributions to sculpture, was announced to go to the Nigerian-born, Antwerp-based artist Otobong Nkanga in 2025. Nigerian, Antwerp-based artist Otobong Nkanga was announced as the 2025 Nasher Prize.…
An elderly couple in France has accused an antiques dealer of cheating them out of a seven-figure payout after learning that the African mask they sold him made €4.2 million ($4.4 million) at auction. Elderly couple in France accuses an antiques dealer of cheating them out of a…
Frieze Week is the time of the year in the cultural calendar when the Frieze fairs take place in London, New York and Los Angeles. It includes gallery and museum exhibitions as well as institution show openings and other associated events. Frieze Week also features a companion publication…
On Thursday, the 11th London edition of the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair opened at Somerset House, welcoming an impressive 62 exhibitors from 32 nations. The fair’s most ambitious edition to date, it features 170 artists’ works in a variety of media, including mixed media, sculpture, photography, film,…
SMO Contemporary Art proudly showcases ‘Joy,’ an exhibition by 21 esteemed artists from the Guild of Professional Artists of Nigeria. These artists, known for their paintings, sketches, sculptures, and mixed-media creations, share messages of hope and resilience. The exhibition takes place at The Wheatbaker, Ikoyi, Lagos, and will…
A debut art exhibition by Omenai Gallery brings together two young artists who are connected by their ties to their home country. Titled ‘Visions of Home: A Journey Through Nigeria’ and curated by Gbenro Adeyemo, the founder of Omenai, the exhibition features works of Nigerian artists Olasunkanmi Akomolehin…
The fourth solo exhibition by Ndidi Emefiele, The Gift of Fellowship, opens at Gallery Rosenfeld. The exhibition will feature an entirely new body of works on paper and presents a further path on her journey as she struggles to cope with the tragic death of her sister. Ndidi…