“It helps to be honest: Blue-chip institutions like Gagosian or David Zwirner are not exactly on the hunt for unknown talent” – Alexxa Gotthardt via Artsy. The exterior of JD Malat Gallery in Mayfair exhibiting ‘In The Beginning And So It Goes…’ by Ayanfe Olarinde – Image courtesy of JD Malat Gallery.…
Following the recent announcement by the Nigerian government on the ownership of the Benin artifacts by the Oba tribe, Western countries agreed to reinstitute the owners. However, lawmakers from Germany’s ruling parties defended their decision to unconditionally restitute 22 Benin bronzes to Nigeria, despite opposition accusations of naivety.…
Shola Mos-Shogba’s firm demand for correct name pronunciation on TV gained global support, showcasing self-assertion powerfully. The incident unfolded on Wednesday’s episode of Jeremy Vine, where Dawn Neesom, stumbled over the pronunciation of Mos-Shogbamimu’s surname. Adeshola Mos-Shogbamimu (formerly Babington-Ashaye) is an acclaimed British-Nigerian lawyer and academic, recognized for…
On the 26th of April 2023, the winners of an architectural competition for university students titled “Political Animals” were announced. Hosted by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture at Gallery Momo in Parktown North, Johannesburg, the competition involved an emphasis on students incorporating African traditional architecture to…
Bulumko Mbete has been announced as the winner of the 12th Edition of the highly regarded Cassirer Welz award at Strauss & Co. Mbete is a talented and multifaceted artist, with a deep fascination with the subject of materiality; through the use of textile, beading, natural dyeing and…
It is a historic year for African cinema at the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, showcasing more films and filmmakers associated with Africa than ever before. Previously, the Cannes Film Festival has been said to only support French speaking Africa so it is important to note…
The Montague Contemporary Gallery is presents the program “PAST IS PROLOGUE II”. In partnership with Cole Harrell, the program aims to foster a continuous dialogue between classical African sculpture and contemporary works by today’s leading African artists. The organizers present new creations by painters Beatrice Wanjiku and Marc…
The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is a global event series dedicated to celebrating African contemporary art while embracing different perspectives and interpretations of the diasporic experience. The annual fair takes place across three continents; in London, New York and Marrakech. Excitingly, the details of the 2023 New…
This week, one of the largest Art Fairs in the world is taking place in New York; 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. However, little is known about the origin of this event and the Moroccan founder, Touria El Glaoui. Touria has made it her life’s work to pave…
Rele gallery announced recent acquisitions including ‘The Feast Day II’, a painting by Tonia Nneji by the Jorge M. Perez Collection. Jorge M. Pérez is a billionaire philanthropist, art collector, and real estate developer from Argentina. He is most recognized for serving as The Related Group’s chairman and…
It’s not three days after the appointment of the Ghanaian- Scottish Curator, Lesley Lokko as the Venice Architecture Biennale Curator, that she expressed her frustrations for this year’s event. As reported by the Architects Newspaper Lokko encountered issues with paying participants and securing visas for contributors. The Venice…
The Photo London 2023 event recently featured some of Africa’s most talented artists. The event took place in May at Somerset House in London, England, and showcased the works of many international artists. Among them were Samuel Fosso, Lindokuhle Sobekwa, Fouad Elkoury, Prince Gyasi, Baudouin Mouanda, Ezz Monem,…
Designers of African descent have been making significant contributions to the world of art and design. Many of these designers draw inspiration from traditional African culture and bring a unique perspective to their work. In this article, we will highlight different artists inspired by African Culture. African culture…
Iziko South African Museum is a South African national museum located in Cape Town. Founded in 1897, it was the first museum in South Africa. It houses important African zoology, palaeontology, and archaeology collections. ‘The Hidden Wonders of the South African Iziko Museum’ exhibition aims to foster more…
Revivescência: Uma Jornada para o Presente THIS IS NOT A WHITE CUBE Art Gallery is an art gallery based in Luanda, Angola as well as Lisbon, Portugal whose main focus is representing emerging contemporary artists. As of the 23rd of May until the 30th of July, the gallery…
Africa experienced a beautiful time during the 60s. The continent gained or was heading towards independence, and its art reflected freedom and liberation. During this time, Artists explored with colors, shapes, and their imagination to bring light to their nations after the darkness that came with colonization. One…
The Masur Museum of Art in Monroe, Louisiana, is dedicating an entire exhibition to African American women. The Masur Museum of Art is showcasing the work of Kshana Hall who explores themes related to destigmatizing healthcare, counter-narratives of ease and gentleness, and self-affirmation. The exhibition is titled “It…
African mythology is one of the most interesting and underrated origin stories to have ever existed. Africa is such a big continent with over 1000 ethnic communities each with their own origin stories. Of course, because there are different parts of the continent; West Africa, East Africa, and…
The ongoing civil war in South Sudan has had a devastating impact on the country’s cultural heritage. The South Sudan National Museum, located in the capital city of Juba, was once home to a vast collection of artifacts and cultural treasures that dated back thousands of years. Since…
Retro Africa Gallery presents “From Mali, With Love,” a group exhibition showcasing the work of three Malian contemporary artists: Abdoulaye Konaté, Amadou Sanogo, and Abdou Ouologuem. The exhibition, curated by Dolly Kola-Balogun, opens on May 12th, 2023. Exhibition poster courtesy of Retro Africa Gallery. Dolly Kola-Balogun’s deep love…