Cameroon’s new art hub, Bwo Gallery, is set to debut on September 2, 2023. The inaugural celebration will introduce the gallery to Central Africa’s art scene and feature an exhibition by Sesse Elangwe. Founded by Brice Yonkeu and Noelle Mukete-Elhalaby, Bwo Gallery aims to amplify contemporary African art…
Amidst the shifting landscape of the art world, visual artists are seamlessly weaving technology into their creations to captivate both visually and physically. A prime exemplar is Chuma Anagbado, a versatile Nigerian-born Artist & Designer. Positioned at the vanguard of this fresh artistic domain, Chuma masterfully marries creativity…
Western Museums hold an extensive collection of African art and African Artefacts. In the book, “The Museum of Other People: From Colonial Acquisitions to Cosmopolitan Exhibitions,” Adam Kuper ventures into a crucial exploration of anthropological and ethnographic museums. He echoes their repercussions within the African context to understand…
Ugandan visual artist Tindi Ronnie Chris captures the spirit of the Dinka, a resilient Nilotic ethnic group from South Sudan, in his mixed-medium collage series titled “Shadow of the Dinka.” The exhibition is hosted at the Xenson Art Space in Kampala and ends on 19th August 2023. In…
Eclectica Contemporary in South Africa is currently hosting an exciting exhibition titled Incantations. The exhibition showcases female and non-binary artists who employ Incantations as a methodology in their practices, creating unique bodies of work. Each artist intervenes in conventional representations of the female and queer body. Among the…
Do you think we are all fighting a common evil? Well, the exhibition at NCAI Gallery, titled: “Common Ground”. focuses on the similarities between social structures and influence, In Kenya. The exhibition features works crafted over the last decade that showcase the evolution of Kenyan art. Featuring four…
Emmanuel Iduma is a renowned writer and art critic born and raised in Ondo State, Nigeria. He studied law in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria and later earned an MFA in art criticism from the School of Visual Arts in New York. He has received prestigious awards…
Sola Olulode is an exceptional British-Nigerian artist who continues to weave delicate portrayals of queer love through her figurative artworks. Her latest solo exhibition, “Burning, like the star that showed us to our love,” immerses viewers in a vivid exploration of love’s all-encompassing embrace. The exhibition is presented…
The Brooklyn Public Library recently hosted a groundbreaking exhibition called “The Book of Hov’. Roc Nation curated the show to celebrate the legendary artist Jay Z. It features an impressive collection of his masterpieces, publications, installations, artworks, and sculptures. “The Book of Hov” came together because of strategic…
Mitochondria Gallery, Houston, Texas, is thrilled to showcase the exceptional talent of Rwandan artist Izere Antoine in his second solo exhibition, “Streams and Trails.” Born in 1996, Antoine has quickly emerged as a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene, capturing audiences with his unique artistic style and…
Ruth Ossai, a photographer from Nigeria, has earned recognition as one of the most influential photographers today. Her artistic focus centers on portraiture, with a mission to document the diverse members of her community. She directs attention to her subjects, capturing their style and identity with vivid precision.…
Lagos-based artist, Nengi Omuku is presenting her first major solo exhibition in the UK titled “The Dance of People and the Natural World” featuring her latest creations. This showcase delves into her profound relationship with the natural realm. The exhibition does not only introduce Omuku’s art to a…
The Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation currently displays four installations by four amazing South African artists in an exhibition titled: Otherscapes. The exhibition surveys contemporary South Africa through four large-scale installations while unveiling diverse ‘scapes’ portraying the nation’s essence. Each installation represents unique perspectives on people, nation, identity, and…
A few days after the summer solstice of 2023, eleven visual artists from East to West Africa presented anew body of work at Mitochondria Gallery, in Houston, Texas. The show’s title “When the Sun Stands Still” is an ode to the longest day of year, it is also…
The Illinois State Museum takes a bold step to repatriate over 30 stolen artifacts to the Mijikenda people in Kenya. The recovered treasures, vigango, hold great spiritual importance for the Mijikenda ethnic group, as they serve as a tribute to their ancestors. Officials from the Denver Museum of…
An exceptional South African curator, Kara Taylor, has created an exhibition that deeply connects with her home locations. Growing up on Martha’s Vineyard, she has been integral to the Island’s art scene for years. However, her life took an exciting turn when she began traveling to South Africa…
Tate Modern is currently hosting an exhibition titled ‘Capturing the Moment.’ The show delves into the profound impact of photography on painting while exploring iconic artworks that exemplify this dynamic relationship. The show features diverse artworks from Tate’s collection, all connected by the premise of the painting’s newfound…
The Stevenson Gallery in South Africa recently announced the passing of its visionary director, Andrew Da Conceicao. Andrew has been instrumental in establishing the gallery as a beacon of hope for African artists since 2003. He has propelled it to become one of the most prestigious and high-profile…
Deutsche Bank just announced its collaboration with Yinka Shonibare CBE. To commemorate its 20 years of partnership with Frieze, the collaboration will be marked with the ‘African Bird Magic’ exhibition. The exhibition will showcase Yinka Shonibare CBE’s new thought-provoking work in the Deutsche Bank Wealth Management lounges at…
They should consume us in the light of the truth, in the light of racial injustice, in the light of the things we don’t usually want to discuss.– Esmaa Mohamoud Esmaa Mohamoud fearlessly tackles the complexities of “Black body politics’. Through thought-provoking sculptures, Mohamoud delves into the personal, social, economic,…