The Omenai brand, a natively social media and digital editorial platform, launched in 2021 and now three years later Omenai presents the launch of Omenai Gallery. The digital-physical expansion follows a wave of interest from artists, collectors and art enthusiast who since 2021 have lauded the brand for…
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair announces the return of its Marrakech edition, scheduled from January 30 to February 2, 2025, at La Mamounia and DaDa. Applications are also now open for gallery participation in the upcoming Marrakech edition. Throughout the week, 1-54 will offer a dedicated program featuring…
Museo Picasso Málaga will showcase a monumental video installation by renowned South African artist William Kentridge. “More Sweetly Play the Dance”, 2015. Instalación de video HD de 8 canales, 15 minutos © William Kentridge (Photo credit: Studio Hans Wilschut. Courtesy Lia Rumma Gallery) “More Sweetly Play the Dance”…
LAGOS, NIGERIA – From July 7 through July 27, 2024, Nomadic Art Gallery (NAG) in Victoria Island will host the immersive exhibition: “Should I go, should I stay” – including works by emerging African artists; Victoria Oniosun, Omoayo Osoba, King Ereso and Victoria Ndubuisi. Victoria Oniosun, Unwinding, 2024, 36”…
Johannesburg’s Kalashnikovv Gallery and Pablo House Boutique Hotel are collaborating on their second and winter edition of Gallery Nights with the exhibition ‘Boundless.’ Originally showcased at Kalashnikovv Gallery in February, this exhibition features the next generation of young Black women artists with limitless potential to grow in a…
The interplay of Water, Art, Science, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems brings together participants from South Africa, Brazil, and Switzerland in a transdisciplinary collaboration. With a strong focus on decolonial practice, there is a common space for the exploration of water and the flow of knowledges, wisdoms and practices…
A Tanzanian court has sentenced 24-year-old portrait artist Shadrack Chaula to two years in prison or a $2,000 (£1,600) fine for cybercrime. Shadrack Chaula (Photo: Mwananchi) The conviction followed a viral TikTok video in which Chaula burned a photo of President Samia Suluhu Hassan while making derogatory remarks.…
Tejumola Adenuga is renowned for his intricate ink drawings on paper and canvas that tell a visually captivating by utilizing discovered images and eliminating any excess information. He recently evolved his practice to creating furniture inspired by fictional West African mythology using aluminum as a new medium. The…
“The Power of Choice: Is Love” invites the audience to reflect on the profound impact of individual choices in shaping our paths and the world around us. Through his work, Franco-Burkinase artist Henri Abraham Univers calls the audience to embrace truth and love while embodying light and contributing…
Ekó-systems, the latest title from Random Photo Journal, presents a vivid mosaic of Africa’s diverse everyday cultures and stories. Recognized as leaders of the new school on the African continent, photographers captured these moments with a unique blend of artistry and authenticity. This collection spans Sierra Leone, Ghana,…