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Lubaina Himid Becomes the Second Black Woman to Lead the British Pavilion for the 2026 Venice Biennale
Lubaina Himid, a distinguished British artist whose career skyrocketed after her Turner Prize win in 2017, is set to represent the UK at...
Feb 26


National Gallery of Art Nigeria Partners With Atsur Technologies to Create a Digital Archive of 3000 Nigerian Artworks
The National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Nigeria has taken a significant step towards preserving and promoting the nation's rich artistic...
Feb 11


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...
Nov 9, 2024

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 7, 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 18, 2024


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,...
Oct 4, 2024


Fresco Gallery Presents "Anchors": A Group Exhibition Exploring Identity
Fresco Gallery is set to open "Anchors," a group exhibition featuring monoprints and limited edition works by five artists, along with an...
Aug 8, 2024


MoMA to Unveil Monumental Installation by Otobong Nkanga in October 2024
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City has announced an exciting new commission by Nigerian-Belgian artist Otobong Nkanga....
Jul 27, 2024

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...
Jul 9, 2024

Zuri Watu is Reclaiming Africa's Royal Legacy through Luxury Playing Cards
Details of history are often skewed to pat commonized and fragmented narratives, especially for a once marginalized hinterland like...
Jun 18, 2024


Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti Becomes West Africa’s Highest-Grossing Biopic Ever
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, a Bolanle Austen-Peters biopic, has layered its swift sword unto another feat! Crossing a threshold of over ₦108...
Jun 2, 2024


Ibrahim Mahama Becomes the First Artist to Win Dia Art Foundations Sam Gilliam Award
Ghanaian artist, Ibrahim Mahama was awarded the inaugural edition of the Sam Gilliam Award, taking home $75,000 and a public program to...
Apr 2, 2024


William Kentridge Transitions to Hauser & Wirth, Parting Ways with Marian Goodman Gallery
Renowned South African artist William Kentridge has begun a new chapter in his artistic journey, bidding farewell to Marian Goodman...
Apr 1, 2024


Nigerian Architect, Tosin Oshinowo, to headline Melbourne Design Week
Australia’s largest and leading annual design festival presents its eighth edition in 2024 with 11 days of 300+ innovative exhibitions,...
Mar 29, 2024


Tschabalala Self's Sculpture is Set to stand at Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth
Tschabalala Self's bronze sculpture "Lady in Blue" has been selected to go on the Fourth Plinth; an inspiration drawn from the pursuit of...
Mar 15, 2024


Introducing Lagos Art Weekend, a celebration of art, culture and creativity in Lagos, Nigeria!
Celebrating Lagos’ rich tapestry of cultural and creative communities, this weekend features a robust schedule curated by galleries, with...
Mar 5, 2024


Yusuff Aina and fashion house Tokyo James for Milan Fashion Week
Over the weekend, Africa took over Milan Fashion week with the collaboration of emerging Nigerian artist Yusuff Aina (b. 1997) and...
Feb 27, 2024

1-54 Presents at Christie's Hong Kong
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, the pioneering international fair dedicated to contemporary art by African and African diaspora...
Feb 19, 2024


Ethiopian visual artist, Tesfaye Urgessa, will represent Ethiopia for it inaugural participation at the 60th Venice Biennale
Ethiopia will make its debut appearance at the prestigious 2024 Venice Biennale, with Tesfaye Urgessa selected as the representative...
Feb 15, 2024


Enotie Ogbebor Joins leading talent agency MT Art
Global talent agency MT Art signs Nigerian multidisciplinary Artist, Enotie Ogbebor. Representing the world’s leading contemporary visual...
Feb 7, 2024
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