Yinka Ilori considers art an outlet to help bring people together and to spread love and joy and his new collaboration with MoMA Design Store does just that. The collection includes a vibrant tableware assortment and three pairs of SUBU Slippers. These designs incorporate Ilori’s signature bold patterns and bright…
Goodman Gallery New York presents Landing, a group exhibition bringing together a group of five seminal artists who have each played a significant role in shaping the course of South African art history. Exhibiting this group of influential 20th and 21st century South African artists in New York, a…
Circle Art Agency proudly announces the return of Art Auction East Africa, 2023, 11th edition. The exhibition, unveiled at Circle Art Agency’s new venue, showcases various modern and contemporary masterpieces from East Africa. Among the featured artists are Theresa Musoke (Uganda), George Lilanga (Tanzania), Georges Ebrin (Ivory Coast),…
On the 20th of October 2023, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York opened the exhibition Going Dark: The Contemporary Figure at the Edge of Visibility and this will be on until the 7th of April 2024. This is a group exhibition presenting works of art that feature partially…
The Norval Foundation together with the Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) have announced the shortlisted candidates for the Norval Sovereign African Art Prize (NSAAP) 2024. This is an annual award for contemporary artists from Africa and the diaspora. A board of independent arts professionals comprising of curators, writers and…
From October 17 to 27, 2023, Paris will host AKAA, the epitome of contemporary African art – Also Known As Africa. Now, in its eighth edition, it celebrates curatorial innovation and the diverse narratives that shape modern Africa. At AKAA 2023, the spotlight falls on curatorial practice within…
Mário Macilau (b. 1984, Mozambique) is the winner of the James Barnor Photography Prize, 2023. His artwork, a true ode to Mozambique, aims to highlight the effects of human labor and the environment. His photographs, mainly shot in black and white, feature muses of all ages who depict…
London Art Week buzzed with vibrant energy as diverse contemporary African artworks took center stage in various art fairs. These events are crucial, offering a global platform for African artists in the diaspora. Notably, artists’ collaborations with international galleries has boosted African art sales significantly. Frieze and 1-54,…
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s compelling artwork, “Six Birds in the Bush” (2015), sold for $3.6 million at Sotheby’s auction in London. This remarkable achievement not only shattered previous records for the British-Ghanaian artist but also set a new pinnacle for works by Black British female artists in the auction world.…
Founded by photographer Nyaba Léon Ouédraogo and dealer Christophe Person in 2018, the 3rd Biennale Internationale de Sculpture de Ouagadougou (BISO) is a celebration of contemporary crafts and art. The Biso Bienniale is an amazing showcase of sculptures that define what it means to be African. This year’s…
Wangechi Mutu discusses her new monograph at the Ford Foundation Talk, 2023. In conversation with Darren Walker, Ford Foundation’s president, Wangechi explains her process, inspiration, and deep-rooted connection to the Kenyan soil. Sticking to the theme,#Freefuture: Preventing Gender-Based Violence around the world, she reimagines a world where peace…
kó presents renowned Nigerian artist Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe (1917-1994), known as Ben Enwonwu, at Frieze Master London. The project is included in the spotlight section, which features solo presentations by ground-breaking artists of the twentieth century including Rose Finn-Kelcey, Simona Runcan, Mehdi Moutashar and several others. kó is presents renowned…
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…
The Africa Centre, UK, in partnership with This Is Not a White Cube Gallery, enthusiastically presents René Tavares’ debut solo exhibition, “Portraits for English to See.” Premiered at The Africa Centre on October 9th, this groundbreaking exhibition offers a unique perspective on the African diaspora and the intricate…
Efie Gallery enthusiastically announces collaborating with Dubai Culture to host a panel discussion for the inaugural Dubai Calligraphy Biennal. This engaging event will occur at the Museum of the Future, Dubai, UAE. The panel discussion comes five days after the unveiling of Victor Ekpuk’s Passage to Promise sculpture,…
A masterpiece by Julie Mehretu shattered records at Sotheby’s Hong Kong last week, selling for an astounding $9.32 million. This triumphant sale established an unparalleled milestone, marking Mehretu as the highest-grossing African-born artist in the history of auctions. The renowned South African artist Marlene Dumas held the previous…
El Anatsui, the renowned Ghanaian artist, has just unveiled his latest masterpiece in Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall. The masterpiece showcases his distinctive artistry using recycled bottle tops. Born in Anyako, Ghana, in 1944, Anatsui has seamlessly blended local traditions with global abstract art. Moreover, his art touches on…
Renowned artist Hassan Hajjaj has partnered with 1-54 Art Fair to create limited-edition prints to support the victims of the recent earthquake in Morocco. This collaborative initiative aims to help those affected by the earthquake that claimed over 3,000 lives in Morocco. The sale proceeds from the prints…
Access Holdings and ART X Collective have officially opened the Access ART X Prize 2023 entry call. The winners of the Art X Prize will receive a $10,000 grant each, which will aid them in preparing for an exhibition at ART X Lagos 2024. This transformative opportunity aims…
1-54 Art Fair has collaborated with Art|Harare for its London edition, October 12th-15th. The collaboration is aimed at enhancing cross-cultural visions, celebrating artistic diversity, and fostering dialogues between Zimbabwe and the rest of the world. This collaboration is a part of 1-54 Special projects, allowing multiple Zimbabwe artists…