November - 2024

Osa Seven Takes Benin’s History To Rio: A Solo Exhibition At The Muhcab-Museum Of Afro Brazilian History And Culture, Rio De Janeiro

Renowned visual artist Osa Seven is currently showcasing his solo exhibition, "1897: An Urban Contemporary Representation of Historic...

Agnès Brezephin Wins the Grand Prix Léopold Sédar Senghor du Dak'Art 2024, Receives Prize from the Senegalese Head of State

Nov 28

Events

Agnès Brezephin Wins the Grand Prix Léopold Sédar Senghor du Dak'Art 2024, Receives Prize from the Senegalese Head of State

The Grand Prix of the Head of State Léopold Sédar Senghor was awarded, at the opening of the 15th Biennale of Contemporary African Art...

Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Welcomes Seven Global Leaders

Nov 27

Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Welcomes Seven Global Leaders

As the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art marks its 60th anniversary, it has announced a the appointment of seven new members to...

Amanda Akokhia Wins the 2024 Fashion Photographer at the British Photography Awards

Nov 25

Amanda Akokhia Wins the 2024 Fashion Photographer at the British Photography Awards

Nigerian fashion photographer Amanda Akokhia has been awarded the winner of the 2024 Fashion Photographer category at The British...

Benin Unveils Inaugural Art Fair, An Extravaganza of Edo's Cultural Renaissance

Nov 24

Events

Benin Unveils Inaugural Art Fair, An Extravaganza of Edo's Cultural Renaissance

From November 29 to December 8, 2023, Benin City will host the inaugural edition of the Benin Art Fair, themed Homepage to the Red City ....

The Central Museum of Textiles in Łódź Announces Theme for the 18th International Triennial of Textile, Opens Call for Artist Submissions

Nov 23

Opportunities

The Central Museum of Textiles in Łódź Announces Theme for the 18th International Triennial of Textile, Opens Call for Artist Submissions

The Central Museum of Textiles in Łódź has officially announced the 18th edition of the International Triennial of Textile, formally the...

Dreaming New Worlds take Guests into the Future

Nov 19

Dreaming New Worlds take Guests into the Future

Attending 'Dreaming New Worlds' is like stepping into a surreal episode of Doctor Who, where, instead of a red phone booth, you walk into...

Art X Lagos: West Africa’s Premier Art Showcase and the Sales Driving Its Growth

Nov 18

Art X Lagos: West Africa’s Premier Art Showcase and the Sales Driving Its Growth

In just nine years, Art X Lagos has evolved into the beating heart of West Africa’s art scene. From October 31 to November 3, 2024,...

IyunOla Sanyaolu's "How to Hold a Moonbeam; How Do You Hold Memory?" at Rele Gallery

Nov 18

IyunOla Sanyaolu's "How to Hold a Moonbeam; How Do You Hold Memory?" at Rele Gallery

IyunOla Sanyaolu’s exhibition How to Hold a Moonbeam; How Do You Hold Memory?, at Rele Gallery in Lagos, Nigeria, explores themes of...

Arébénor Basséne’s “Tarana” Exhibition Examines Lost Histories and Mythic Journeys

Nov 16

Arébénor Basséne’s “Tarana” Exhibition Examines Lost Histories and Mythic Journeys

In Tarana, Senegalese artist Arébénor Basséne reimagines history through layered batik works, exploring an alternate trans-Atlantic...

The 15th Dakar Biennale: Here is What to Expect

Nov 15

Art Fairs

The 15th Dakar Biennale: Here is What to Expect

The 15th edition of the Dakar Biennale, a major international platform for contemporary African art, taking place in Dakar, Senegal, from...

In Conversation with: Richard Vedelago, Windsor Gallery Founder

Nov 11

In Conversation with: Richard Vedelago, Windsor Gallery Founder

Windsor Gallery is becoming a prominent player in the West African art scene, expanding its influence from Lagos to Abuja and Abidjan in...

Lagos Biennial Announces Theme for its 2026 Edition

Nov 9

Lagos Biennial Announces Theme for its 2026 Edition

In two years, the city of Lagos will host the 5th edition of the Lagos Biennial , promising an ambitious and transformative experience...

Temple Muse Hosts Alain Ngann’s "NLANGA GOL": A Celebration of African Heritage Through the Lens of a Master Photographer

Nov 7

Temple Muse Hosts Alain Ngann’s "NLANGA GOL": A Celebration of African Heritage Through the Lens of a Master Photographer

Temple Muse | Lagos, Nigeria Exhibition Dates: 29th October – 17th November 2024 Temple Muse, West Africa’s premier luxury concept store...

Christiana Ine-Kimba Boyle Leaves Pace for New York's Canada Gallery

Nov 7

Christiana Ine-Kimba Boyle Leaves Pace for New York's Canada Gallery

Christiana Ine-Kimba Boyle returns to Canada gallery as partner and co-owner, after leaving her post as senior director of Pace Gallery....

Nov 6

MOWAA - Making a Museum

How do you make a Museum? There's no single answer to this question. It's like asking how to raise a child in Africa: it takes a village....

Creating Art, Preserving Rights: A Deep Dive into Authenticity and Ownership in Nigeria’s Visual Arts Scene

Nov 4

Creating Art, Preserving Rights: A Deep Dive into Authenticity and Ownership in Nigeria’s Visual Arts Scene

For people in the visual arts grappling with issues of authorship, intellectual property, and the increasing commercialization of...

Art Meets Tech at Dreaming New Worlds 2024

Nov 4