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Frieze LA 2025 Revives Art and Community After Wildfires
In the wake of devastating wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles, the city's art community understood their role in the healing and...
Jan 15
Major Art Fairs Kicking Off 2025
Art fairs continue to be pivotal in the global art market, offering investors, collectors, and enthusiasts opportunities to explore new...
Jan 10
After the Red Moon: El Anatsui Works Begin Global Tour in China
The Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) has become a portal into the transformative artistry of El Anatsui, the Ghanaian sculptor whose work...
Jan 9
Top Stories That Got Us Talking in 2024
As usual, the new year has ushered us in with the expected busy January. If you followed the art market closely in 2024, you’d agree it...
Dec 23, 2024
10 Africans Who Shaped the Global Art Scene in 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, several Africans have left an indelible mark on the global art landscape, showcasing not only their creative...
Dec 8, 2024
Africa’s Quiet Evolution at Art Basel Miami Beach
At Art Basel Miami Beach, a quiet revolution is taking shape. Galleries from Africa and its diaspora, long underrepresented on global...
Dec 6, 2024
Ghana Culture Forum Launches New Website to Promote Art and Cultural Heritage
The Ghana Culture Forum (GCF) has unveiled a new website aimed at enhancing the visibility and promotion of Ghanaian cultural heritage,...
Nov 19, 2024
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...
Nov 18, 2024
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,...
Nov 11, 2024
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...
Nov 6, 2024
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....
Nov 4, 2024
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...
Nov 1, 2024
4 Must-see Booths at Art X Lagos 2024
As Art Week Lagos sets in, there is alot of anticipation to witness the ninth edition of ART X Lagos , one of the biggest West African...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
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