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Golden Light Through Fracture: The Radical Tenderness of Ayo Folayan
“In every frame, I’m asking: What does it mean to be seen on your terms? And what happens when we start celebrating identity not as...
Apr 18


How Art Fairs Shape the Future of Small Galleries
For London Gallerist Alice Amati, the art fair experience began not with a grand sale but with five days of standing. Without a chair in...
Apr 17


Apply for the 2025 Artists in Residence Program at Medalta
Medalta, a hub of creativity and artistic exploration, is once again inviting artists from all over the world to apply for its renowned...
Apr 17


Until the Mockingbird Stops to Sing: A Solo Exhibition by Emanuel Tegene
Until the Mockingbird Stops to Sing , a solo exhibition by Ethiopian artist Emanuel Tegene is currently showing at Bwo Gallery. Running...
Apr 17


West African Masquerades Debut in New Orleans
The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is set to host a groundbreaking exhibition, New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and...
Apr 17


Nigeria Reassesses National Cultural Policies with Support from UNESCO and NESG
After over 37 years, the Nigerian government is in the final stages of revising its National Policy on Culture, marking the first...
Apr 13


Victoria Ndubuisi's Solo Exhibition “Ọmụgwọ” at Nomadic Art Gallery Journeys Through Motherhood
Victoria Ndubuisi’s distinctive approach to painting captures attention in a remarkable way. In her ongoing solo exhibition titled...
Apr 9


OPEN CALL: 2026 Zeitz MOCAA & UWC Museum Fellowship Programme
A new generation of curators, scholars, and museum professionals is rising across Africa. Will you be one of them? Presented in...
Apr 7


Call for Partnerships: Film Residency for Young Women Filmmakers in Africa Extends Deadline
UNESCO is inviting not-for-profit organizations and institutions operating in Africa to partner in designing and implementing a four-week...
Apr 7


Ellipse Prize Announces Top 5 Finalists for Its 2025 Edition
The Ellipse Prize 2025 has announced its five finalists, each representing Ghana's vibrant and burgeoning art scene. This fifth edition,...
Mar 30


Memories of Yellow: A Game of Power & Chance by Jeremiah Quarshie
Jeremiah Quarshie's Memories of Yellow: A Game of Power & Chance , is currently showing at Gallery 1957 in Accra. Running from March 6th...
Mar 30


A ROUGH SKETCH OF SMOOTH SENSE
We are all under construction, slowly becoming either walls, pathways, or pillars. Charbel Coffi, the prolific painter from Cotonou,...
Mar 29


African Artists at the Aichi Triennale 2025
The upcoming Aichi Triennale 2025, set from September 13 to November 30 in Japan, promises a reformative global dialogue on contemporary...
Mar 20


Athol Fugard, South African Theater artist Who Confronted Apartheid, Dies at 92
Athol Fugard, South Africa's most prominent dramatist, has passed away at the age of 92. Known for his powerful works that explored the...
Mar 20


Lagos Gallery Weekend Unveils 2025 Edition: Celebrating Art, Culture, and Lagos
Lagos Gallery Weekend (LGW) announces its 2nd upcoming edition, a citywide celebration of art, culture, and community. Scheduled to...
Mar 20


+234 Art Fair 2025 sets the stage for a New Patronage Era
The Nigerian art scene continues to gain momentum as one of Africa’s most vibrant cultural hubs, and the upcoming +234 Art Fair 2025 is...
Mar 17


291 Galleries Set for Art Basel 2025 as Fair Introduces New Section
Art Basel has unveiled the lineup for its 2025 edition in Basel, Switzerland, set to take place from June 19–22, with preview days on...
Mar 15


Blackface or Bold Expression? The Rise of African Subjects in Contemporary Portraiture
Over the last few years, a new trend has become more prominent in the canon. The term “black face” is not a new term but has been...
Mar 14


Wakaliga Uganda Makes Its Debut in the U.S. with If Uganda Was America
Running from March 1 to Apr 27, 2025, at the Renaissance Society—marking their first exhibition in the United States—Wakaliga Uganda will...
Mar 12


FEMMES: Pharrell Williams' Free Group Show at Galerie Perrotin
Galerie Perrotin is set to show FEMMES , a group exhibition curated by Pharrell Williams, featuring nearly 40 artists. Running from March...
Mar 12
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