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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....

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...

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...

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...

Kehinde Wiley’s ‘Fragments from the Treasure House of Darkness’: A New Scale for Power

Oct 2

Kehinde Wiley’s ‘Fragments from the Treasure House of Darkness’: A New Scale for Power

Kehinde Wiley’s return to London, after a three-year hiatus, is marked by his latest exhibition at the Stephen Friedman Gallery, which...

Azu Nwagbogu illuminates African Art with ‘In Brilliant Light’ at the Wereldmuseum Leiden, Netherlands

Sep 30

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Azu Nwagbogu illuminates African Art with ‘In Brilliant Light’ at the Wereldmuseum Leiden, Netherlands

The 'In Brilliant Light' exhibition, currently at the Wereldmuseum in Leiden, Holland, runs till November 26 and marks another...

Ethiopia at the Crossroads | Toledo Museum of Art

Sep 18

Ethiopia at the Crossroads | Toledo Museum of Art

The Toledo Museum of Art presents Ethiopia at the Crossroads , an extraordinary exhibition celebrating the artistic traditions of...

Yinka Ilori's Takeover at Sotheby’s: A Fusion of Culture and Craft

Sep 16

Yinka Ilori's Takeover at Sotheby’s: A Fusion of Culture and Craft

The British-Nigerian artist and designer Yinka Ilori has transformed Sotheby’s café on New Bond Street with his distinctive style,...

The Obama Presidential Center Features Julie Mehretu's 83-foot-high Installation

Sep 11

The Obama Presidential Center Features Julie Mehretu's 83-foot-high Installation

The Obama Presidential Center is set to indwell a 83-foot-tall by 25-foot-wide painted glass mural by acclaimed artist Julie Mehretu....

Angels and Muse Foundation Announces 2024/25 Residency Participants

Aug 9

Angels and Muse Foundation Announces 2024/25 Residency Participants

The Angels and Muse (A&M) Foundation for Contemporary Art has revealed the six participants selected for its 2024/25 research-based...

Wael Shawky's Epic Reimagining of Egypt's Past at the 60th Venice Biennale

Aug 1

Wael Shawky's Epic Reimagining of Egypt's Past at the 60th Venice Biennale

The Egyptian Pavilion at the 2024 Venice Biennale stands as a testament to the power of history, art, and narrative. Spearheaded by the...

A Collection of African Artefacts Heads to Auction Following Owner's Bankruptcy

Jul 25

A Collection of African Artefacts Heads to Auction Following Owner's Bankruptcy

An African art collection is once again set for auction after its owner, Sam Njunuri, filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. The...

Exploring the Life and Legacy of Yusuf Grillo through the eyes of his daughter

Jul 23

Exploring the Life and Legacy of Yusuf Grillo through the eyes of his daughter

Imagine growing up surrounded by art that wasn't just on the walls, but woven into the very fabric of Lagos. That was the world of Mrs...

Here Are the Winners of The Contemporary African Photography Prize 2024

Jul 23

Here Are the Winners of The Contemporary African Photography Prize 2024

The organizers of the CAP (Contemporary African Photography) Prize have revealed the five winners of the 2024 edition of the...

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...

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...

Addis Fine Art announces closure of its London Location.

Jul 9