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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

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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

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,...

Tunji Adeniyi-Jones to Launch His Latest Book with an Author Signing, Alongside a Conversation with Ekow Eshun

Oct 8

Tunji Adeniyi-Jones to Launch His Latest Book with an Author Signing, Alongside a Conversation with Ekow Eshun

Nigerian-British artist Tunji Adeniyi-Jones will be celebrating the launch of his latest book, "Encounters," with a special book signing...

Art/Space Negotiations, Lagos: A Case for Critical Art Spaces in Lagos

Oct 8

Art/Space Negotiations, Lagos: A Case for Critical Art Spaces in Lagos

In the rapidly changing urban landscape of Lagos, where art spaces are dwindling under the pressure of commercial interests and the...

Nicola Vassell Gallery presents "Bedimmed Boundaries" by Wangari Mathenge

Oct 7

Nicola Vassell Gallery presents "Bedimmed Boundaries" by Wangari Mathenge

Wangari Mathenge’s latest exhibition, "Bedimmed Boundaries: Between Wakefulness and Sleep," opens a doorway into the complexities of...

Forest Figures: A Solo Exhibition by Alexis Peskine at October Gallery

Oct 7

Forest Figures: A Solo Exhibition by Alexis Peskine at October Gallery

The October Gallery is hosting "Forest Figures," a solo exhibition of new works by acclaimed artist Alexis Peskine. This seals the...

Frieze Week London 2024: Tips for African Art Enthusiasts on how to Navigate these Seven Days

Oct 6

Frieze Week London 2024: Tips for African Art Enthusiasts on how to Navigate these Seven Days

" Frieze Week" returns to London from October 9th to 13th, 2024. The week will see a convergence of art lovers, collectors, curators,...

New work by Lynette Yiadom-Boakye showcased at Whitney Museum's 'Edges of Ailey' exhibition

Oct 4

New work by Lynette Yiadom-Boakye showcased at Whitney Museum's 'Edges of Ailey' exhibition

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, a critically acclaimed British-Ghanaian artist, plays a pivotal role in the Whitney Museum of American Art's...

Mellon Foundation Funds MOWAA's Cultural Mission with $3million

Oct 4

Mellon Foundation Funds MOWAA's Cultural Mission with $3million

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), located in Benin City, Nigeria, which will be officially opened to the public on November 4, 2024,...

1897 Gallery Debuts "Freedom in Multitudes" in London, A Cross-Cultural Dialogue on Black Identity

Oct 4