Pearl Lam Galleries presents ‘Where I Belong’, an exhibition by Nigerian contemporary artist Deborah Segun. Her series of works are drawn from focusing on the idea of change and adaptability and share her nostalgic experience of moving back to the United Kingdom, a place the artist once considered…
Lois Selasie Arde-Acquah and Gallery 1957 present ‘In Echoes of Mundane Mindfulness’ an exhibition that seeks to reclaim the quiet power of repetition by elevating the seemingly mundane gestures of mark-making, cutting and stitching. Arde-Acquah’s mesmerising, monochromatic works are both abstract and topographical, meditating on the intersections of…
Pan-Africanism, first named and theorised around 1900, is commonly regarded as an umbrella term for political movements that have advanced the call for both individual self-determination and global solidarity among people of African descent. As the first major exhibition to survey Pan-Africanism’s cultural manifestations, ‘Project a Black Planet: The…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art will culminate its landmark exhibition, The Mask and the Cross, with a grand closing ceremony dedicated to the trailblazing Prof. Bruce Onobrakpeya from January 10 to 12, 2025. Portrait of Bruce Onobrakpeya at his home studio, 2021, Photography by Stephen Tayo,…
The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is set to kick off in Marrakech with VIP previews on January 30-31, 2025, followed by public days on February 1-2, 2025, at the iconic La Mamounia and DADA. This highly anticipated event promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, showcasing a diverse…
Goodman Gallery New York presents ‘Landing (again)’, a group presentation showcasing eight leading 20th and 21st century artists who have been instrumental in shaping the course of art history from the African continent and its diaspora. This presentation serves as an extension of ‘Landing’, first showcased by the New York…
The Vanguard Gallery makes its debut in London with a vibrant exhibition celebrating contemporary African voices. Titled In the Act of Becoming: An Ode to Self and Story the exhibition delves into the journey of self-discovery. Curated Modeleola Shodipothe exhibition highlights the ever-evolving sociopolitical landscape of the African…
‘Gathering Fragments’ brings together the work of nine contemporary artists who explore abstraction as both a creative act and a means of questioning how we construct and navigate our world. Featuring Ghada Amer, El Anatsui, Nolan Oswald Dennis, Leonardo Drew, Remy Jungerman, William Kentridge, Kapwani Kiwanga, Atta Kwami…
Iziko Museums of South Africa, in partnership with Standard Bank and MBN Studio, present ‘Ntsumi Ya Vutomi’, an evocative exhibition by acclaimed South African artist Blessing Ngobeni. The exhibition inspires dialogue, reflection and a deeper understanding of the black experience, fostering a collective journey toward justice, empowerment and…
The 15th Dakar Biennale (Dak’Art 2024) awarded the Grand Prix Léopold Sédar Senghor to Martinican artist Agnès Brezephin for her deeply resonant installation, Fil(s) de soi(e). Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye presented the Léopold Sédar Senghor Grand Prize to artist Agnès Brezephin from Martinique. (Photo credit: contemporaryand) The…