The Guest Artist Space Foundation (G.A.S.) and Yinka Shonibare Foundation (Y.S.F.) announced the winners of the second G.A.S. Fellowship Award. The three selected winners include Amanda Iheme, Kosisochukwu Nnebe, and Ojo Taiye. The 2023 edition welcomed applications from emerging creative practitioners residing in the West African region across…
Julie Mehretu was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 1970. She in an abstract printmaker and painter who lives and works in New York and keeps a studio in Berlin which she uses for parts of the year. In October 2023 Mehretu sold for an outstanding $9.32 million…
The end of 2023 is around the corner and now is a good time to visit exhibitions booming with vibrant contemporary histories. From sculptures to highly relatable and expressive paintings, the best thing about these shows are their ability to gasp our attention so they are well remembered.…
The exhibition “Unextractable: Sammy Baloji invites” emphasizes collective artistic production as a means of opposing the pervasive and destructive effects of economic, ecological, and sociocultural exploitation. It is hosted at Kunsthalle Mainz, a renowned contemporary art museum in Germany. Sammy Baloji: Tales of the Copper Crosses Garden: Episode…
Delving into the world of African art at the Art Auction East Africa, I conversed profoundly with Danda Jomerlik, the head of the event. The walls of the Circle Art Agency were adorned with captivating pieces paying homage to the African soil. This sparked my contemplation on how…
After a 32-year absence, Esther Mahlangu’s iconic BMW 525i from the BMW Art Car series will make a momentous homecoming to South African shores. BMW 525i designed by Esther Mahlangu (Photo Credit: BMWartcarcollection) The 87-year-old Ndebele artist, globally acclaimed for her bold, large-scale contemporary paintings reflecting her cultural…
Lagos, 10 November 2023: ART X Lagos’s 2023 physical edition closed on Sunday, 5 November, with an online extension continuing on Artsy.com until 9 November. Taking place from 2 – 5 November, 2023 at The Federal Palace, Lagos, the physical fair ended amidst reports of great acclaim from…
In a groundbreaking feat of creativity and tenacity, Nigerian visual artist Oyinlola Odemewu, also known as Lola Mewu, has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest painting marathon. This remarkable achievement captured the awe and admiration of art enthusiasts nationwide. Lola embarked on this audacious journey on…
Láolú Senbanjo, the visionary New York-based Nigerian artist, has embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration with the esteemed porcelain brand Lladró. This partnership, heralded as a limited edition series, marks a significant milestone in the convergence of art, culture, and tradition. Senbanjo’s distinctive black and gold geometric patterns now…
The African Center invites art enthusiasts to the second Harlem African Animation Festival, which will take place on November 8–9, 2023. The festival will feature film screenings and lively talks. It also honours African animators by bringing together film and media professionals to discuss narrative and industry-related subjects.…