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AFTER LIFE : A response to the unfolding climate crisis through materials

AFTER LIFE | Nubuke Foundation, Ghana 22 June 2024 – 11 September 2024 AFTER LIFE features artists who have previously participated in...

Episode 6: Art Professionals Africa Unplugged: In Conversation with Asibi Danjuma

Jul 22

Episode 6: Art Professionals Africa Unplugged: In Conversation with Asibi Danjuma

In this episode we speak to curator and founder of Phílos , Asibi Danjuma on inventing new strategies for business in the African Art...

Laolu Senbanjo to Grace the Cover of Rolling Stone Africa's Debut Issue

Jul 22

Laolu Senbanjo to Grace the Cover of Rolling Stone Africa's Debut Issue

Nigerian artist Laolu Senbanjo, also known as Laolu NYC, is set to be the cover star for the historic first edition of Rolling Stone...

Benin's Stolen Treasures Finally Come Home After Decades in U.S. Hands

Jul 22

Benin's Stolen Treasures Finally Come Home After Decades in U.S. Hands

After years of painstaking negotiations, the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has triumphantly welcomed the return of two...

Black Rock Senegal unveils artists for 2024-2025 residency program

Jul 19

Black Rock Senegal unveils artists for 2024-2025 residency program

The 2024-2025 residency program, running from September 2024 to June 2025, welcomes a diverse group of artists to its vibrant community...

Gasworks: Residency open call for artists based in Central Africa

Jul 19

Opportunities

Gasworks: Residency open call for artists based in Central Africa

Gasworks, London, United Kingdom Deadline: 27 August 2024 This residency open call is for an artist based in Central Africa (Angola,...

A Look at Chijioke Anyacho's Exhibition at Wunika Mukan Gallery

Jul 18

A Look at Chijioke Anyacho's Exhibition at Wunika Mukan Gallery

The walls of Wunika Mukan Gallery are currently adorned with the oil compositions of Nigerian artist Chijioke Anyacho in the presentation...

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Announces Dates for Marrakech 2025 Edition: Applications Are Now Open!

Jul 18

Art Fairs

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Announces Dates for Marrakech 2025 Edition: Applications Are Now Open!

The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair has announced the date of its much-anticipated return to Marrakech, scheduled to take place from...

Looted Asante Treasures Returned to Ghana's Manhyia Palace in Historic Display

Jul 18

Looted Asante Treasures Returned to Ghana's Manhyia Palace in Historic Display

The Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi, Ghana has recently received several Asante royal treasures on loan from the British Museum and the...

Retro Africa Gallery: A Breakout Star at Tokyo Gendai 2024

Jul 16

Retro Africa Gallery: A Breakout Star at Tokyo Gendai 2024

The second edition of Tokyo Gendai, a contemporary art fair aiming to put Japan back on the global art map, wrapped up with a bang....

Notable Nigerian Visual Artist Zinno Orara has Passed Away

Jul 16

Notable Nigerian Visual Artist Zinno Orara has Passed Away

Zinno Akpoghene Orara, a well-renowned and honoured Nigerian artist, has died at the age of 58. His daughter, Majiri, conveyed the news...

Jul 13

Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize: Open call for Female Ghanaian Artists

Gallery 1957, Ghana Deadline: 16 September 2024 Gallery 1957 announces the continuation of its commitment to empowering Ghanaian women...

Kyla McMillan Named New Director of The Armory Show

Jul 12

Kyla McMillan Named New Director of The Armory Show

The Armory Show, one of New York’s most prestigious art fairs, has announced Kyla McMillan as its new director. This appointment comes at...

Iziko Museums of South Africa presents “Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting”: Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective

Jul 10

Iziko Museums of South Africa presents “Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting”: Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective

Iziko South African National Gallery, Cape Town, South Africa 18 Feb 2024 - 11 Aug 2024 Curated by Nontobeko Ntombela, the exhibition...

Addis Fine Art announces closure of its London Location.

Jul 9

Addis Fine Art announces closure of its London Location.

Addis Fine Art will close its Eastcastle Street Location in London after 3 years in operation. As a leading African contemporary art...

Tiwani Contemporary presents, "In the Blood" at its London Location

Jul 9

Tiwani Contemporary presents, "In the Blood" at its London Location

In the Blood , features represented, and associate artists inspired and committed to painting. This exhibition is a review of their...

OMENAI Launches Omenai Gallery - Presenting Kwaku Owusu’s Debut Solo Show, at Its First Physical Space In Chicago’s West Town

Jul 8

OMENAI Launches Omenai Gallery - Presenting Kwaku Owusu’s Debut Solo Show, at Its First Physical Space In Chicago’s West Town

Omenai Gallery launches its first physical space in Chicago’s West Town, presenting a selection of works by Ghanaian artist Kwaku Owusu -...

7 Artists to Watch at the Tokyo Gendai 2024

Jul 6