Common Efforts – Intaka Yakha Ngoboya Benye is an exhibition by Lulama Wolf in dialogue with Sonja Ferlov Mancoba. “Intaka Yakha Ngoboya Benye” is an isiXhosa proverb that translates to “A bird builds its nest with the feathers of another bird.” Eighteen is pleased to present the first…
Aïda Muluneh’s photography encapsulates the intricate tapestry of postcolonial Africa. Against the backdrop of Addis Ababa, her stylized portraits, adorned in theatrical garments and face paint, bridge the realms of fact and fiction. Born in 1974 in Addis Ababa, Aida Muluneh is an Ethiopian photographer who made an…
The exhibition “Lamba Forever Mandrakizay” celebrates and analyzes the storied textile of Madagascar. It focuses on the lamba fabric intricately woven into Malagasy society. Running at Hakanto Contemporary until November 18, the exhibition showcases over 20 artists and their works, expertly curated to contrast contemporary creations with archival…
Founded by world renowned contemporary artist Amoako Boafo. dot.ateliers was founded with the intention of developing an environment that is both environmentally and socially conscious.To launch the multi functional art space, Boafo launched dot.ateliers’ first art residency which was attended by fellow Ghanaian Crystal Yayra Anthony. A.S: Can…
Gender-Based Violence is a sore subject in the African Community for various reasons. Partnering with Jaguar, The Melrose Gallery in South Africa presents the #Giveherhercrown exhibition, which empowers women through diverse installations, sculptures, digital art, and paintings. Featuring 6 bespoke artists, the exhibition intricately celebrates the unique differences…
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…