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Oct 31, 2024
Artist Gaëlle Choisne Becomes the Winner of the 2024 Prix Marcel Duchamp
Gaëlle Choisne, a talented 39-year-old French-Haitian artist, has been awarded the prestigious Prix Marcel Duchamp, France's top art...
Oct 31, 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...
Oct 31, 2024
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, 2024
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....
Oct 29, 2024
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....
Oct 28, 2024
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...
Oct 27, 2024
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...
Oct 26, 2024
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...
Oct 24, 2024
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 ...
Oct 21, 2024
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...
Oct 20, 2024
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...
Oct 18, 2024
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...
Oct 17, 2024
Sammy Baloji Explores Colonial Legacy and Ecological Crisis in a Solo Exhibition at Goldsmiths CCA
Sammy Baloji Explores Colonial Legacy and Ecological Crisis in a Solo Exhibition at Goldsmiths CCA
Oct 17, 2024
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...
Oct 12, 2024
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...
Oct 11, 2024
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...
Oct 10, 2024
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...
Oct 10, 2024
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...
Oct 9, 2024
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...
Oct 9, 2024
African Art in London | How to navigate Frieze week
As London's art season shifts into high gear, the spotlight on African artists expands far beyond the main events of Frieze London,...
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