October - 2024

Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2025: Lindokuhle Sobekwa makes shortlist

The Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize has unveiled its shortlist for 2025, featuring four international artists: Cristina De...

BIG Sculpture Opens at AMG Projects, Bringing Together Renowned and Emerging Artists Across Three Generations

Oct 31

BIG Sculpture Opens at AMG Projects, Bringing Together Renowned and Emerging Artists Across Three Generations

AMG Projects has announced the opening of BIG Sculpture: An Anthology of Contemporary Nigerian Sculpture, a group exhibition of new works...

Oct 31

Events

John Randle Center Opens As Afropolis and Other Events Light Up Lagos

Lagos will come alive this weekend with a remarkable merger of art, tradition, and contemporary expression. On October 28, 2024, the J....

In Conversation with Tadesse Mesfin on Reclaiming the Narrative of Ethiopian Women

Oct 29

In Conversation with Tadesse Mesfin on Reclaiming the Narrative of Ethiopian Women

I paint from my own experiences, from what is relatable to me…the women in my paintings are always the heroes, I want to celebrate them....

Lagos Art Season: Here Is Your Go-To Activity Guide For a Memorable Experience

Oct 28

Lagos Art Season: Here Is Your Go-To Activity Guide For a Memorable Experience

Lagos art season, often running from October to November, is an exceptional period where intimate gatherings foster meaningful...

Odyssey: A Retrospective of Abiodun Olaku's Art Practice

Oct 27

Exhibitions

Odyssey: A Retrospective of Abiodun Olaku's Art Practice

The "Odyssey" retrospective exhibition of Abiodun Olaku, one of Nigeria’s most respected contemporary artists, which opened at the...

ART X Lagos: West Africa's Art Powerhouse Returns

Oct 26

ART X Lagos: West Africa's Art Powerhouse Returns

Each year, ART X Lagos has increasingly cemented its place in the global art calendar. From October 31 to November 3, 2024, the fair will...

Art Week Lagos: Everything You Need to Know

Oct 24

Events

Art Week Lagos: Everything You Need to Know

Lagos Art week starts in a few days and there is so much happening during this week. The commercial city is experiencing a weekends of ...

In Conversation with Jess Castellote: 'Collecting Now' Provides a Glimpse of Nigeria's New Wave of Art Collecting

Oct 21

In Conversation with Jess Castellote: 'Collecting Now' Provides a Glimpse of Nigeria's New Wave of Art Collecting

In Nigeria’s vibrant art landscape, the role of the collector is rapidly evolving. As the nation's awareness and interest in the art...

ARTSPLIT Launches 202 Gallery with Group Exhibition, Vessels.

Oct 20

Events

ARTSPLIT Launches 202 Gallery with Group Exhibition, Vessels.

ARTSPLIT , the leading African art trading platform has announced the launch of 202 Gallery, a private art gallery and advisory service...

Smithsonian’s Repatriation of 29 Benin Bronzes Clears Final Legal Hurdle

Oct 18

Smithsonian’s Repatriation of 29 Benin Bronzes Clears Final Legal Hurdle

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case seeking to block the Smithsonian Institution from returning 29 Benin Bronzes to...

Sammy Baloji Explores Colonial Legacy and Ecological Crisis in a Solo Exhibition at Goldsmiths CCA

Oct 17

Sammy Baloji Explores Colonial Legacy and Ecological Crisis in a Solo Exhibition at Goldsmiths CCA

UK Government Art Collection Acquires Nengi Omuku’s “All Things Being Equal"

Oct 17

UK Government Art Collection Acquires Nengi Omuku’s “All Things Being Equal"

The UK Government Art Collection (GAC) has acquired Nengi Omuku’s striking work, “All Things Being Equal” (2024), selected by Prime...

In Conversation with Sosa Omorogbe | Founder of The 1897 Gallery

Oct 12

In Conversation with Sosa Omorogbe | Founder of The 1897 Gallery

In the midst of shifting societal norms and increasing complexity around identity, "Freedom in Multitudes" asks important questions...

Corvi-Mora Gallery Open Solo Show featuring, Jem Perucchini's

Oct 11

Corvi-Mora Gallery Open Solo Show featuring, Jem Perucchini's

Jem Perucchini's solo exhibition, Strange Fruit, at London's Corvi-Mora Gallery, is a visual assemble that challenges our...

Africa Making Waves at Frieze London 2024

Oct 10

Africa Making Waves at Frieze London 2024

Frieze London is a landmark event for the global art world, and this year is no exception. While the sheer volume of galleries and...

Serpentine Unveils a New Site-specific Mural by Legendary Artist, Esther Mahlangu

Oct 10

Serpentine Unveils a New Site-specific Mural by Legendary Artist, Esther Mahlangu

Serpentine is showcasing a unique site-specific mural by the renowned artist Esther Mahlangu starting this autumn. The monumental...

From the Margins to the Mainstream: 1-54's Impact on Contemporary African Art

Oct 9

From the Margins to the Mainstream: 1-54's Impact on Contemporary African Art

In the last decade, contemporary African art has surged to the forefront of the global art market–one of the pillars of influence can be...

African Art in London | How to navigate Frieze week

Oct 9