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Navigating Liminality: Myles Igwebuike’s The Space Between Worlds at Temple Muse
Temple Muse welcomes a profound and quietly radical voice in contemporary African art with The Space Between Worlds: A Cartography of Self , the first solo exhibition in Nigeria by multidisciplinary artist Myles Igwebuike . Running from November 6–19, 2025, the exhibition unfolds as an immersive journey into the poetics of material, memory, and identity. Rather than a conventional showcase, Igwebuike offers a meditative encounter — a slow, deliberate navigation through what
Nov 8, 20253 min read


A City Guide | Lagos Art Week 2025
This year, Art Report Africa (ARA) , in collaboration with Lagos Gallery Weekend (LGW) , has created a comprehensive guide to Lagos Art Season — a resource designed to help audiences, collectors, and visitors navigate the city’s most exciting moment for contemporary art. From gallery openings to major fairs and independent exhibitions, Lagos this year reaffirms its place as one of the most vibrant cultural capitals on the continent. Why Lagos Art Season Matters Each year, La
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Fela Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion – A Homecoming to Lagos
On October 12, 2025 , the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lagos opens its doors to Fela Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion , marking the return of an...
Oct 10, 20252 min read


A New Home for Heritage: ADEGBOLA Gallery Launches in Lagos with Landmark Exhibition Heroes Past
The Nigerian art landscape welcomed a major new institution with the launch of ADEGBOLA Gallery in Victoria Island, Lagos. Founded by...
Oct 8, 20252 min read


Pavilion of Zimbabwe at the 61st Venice Biennale: “Second Nature | Manyonga”
The Pavilion of Zimbabwe announces its participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia , opening in...
Oct 3, 20252 min read


UK Government Acquires Journaliste by Djofray Makumbu for National Collection
The UK government has acquired Journaliste (2023), a powerful mixed-media animation by British-Congolese artist Djofray Makumbu , for...
Sep 1, 20252 min read


KAWS Denies Collaboration After Slawn’s Viral Post Sparks Confusion
In the latest twist in the ever-blurring lines between internet virality and art world credibility, American artist KAWS has publicly...
Aug 31, 20252 min read


Ideas of Africa: Photography, Identity, and Transnational Solidarity at MoMA, United States
A groundbreaking exhibition explores photography’s role in shaping Pan-African identity, solidarity, and political thought The Museum of...
Aug 30, 20253 min read


Southern Guild Returns to The Armory Show with a Powerful Multigenerational Lineup
NEW YORK, NY – Southern Guild is set to make its third consecutive appearance at The Armory Show, presenting a powerful new body of work...
Aug 22, 20252 min read


Art Bridge Project Presents Anyanwu: The New Light - A Celebration of Igbo Worldview and the Broader Cultural Matrix of Nigeria and Africa
Art Bridge Project is pleased to present Anyanwu: The New Light, a multisensory experience and intergenerational group exhibition...
Aug 16, 20252 min read


MOWAA to Open New Museum Campus in Benin City
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) will officially open its new museum campus in Benin City, Nigeria, to the public on Tuesday, 11...
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Venice Biennale 2026 to Honour Koyo Kouoh’s Final Vision, In Minor Keys
The 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, titled In Minor Keys , will take place from Saturday, 9 May to Sunday,...
Jun 28, 20252 min read


Yale University Art Gallery Withdraws Federal Grants for African Migration Exhibition Over Anti-DEI Restrictions
The Yale University Art Gallery has withdrawn two federal grant applications intended to support its upcoming African art exhibition,...
Jun 22, 20252 min read


Are There Regulations Governing the African Art Market?
A publication by the Ben Enwonwu Foundation lamented that a wave of counterfeit Ben Enwonwu paintings had once inundated the art market,...
May 8, 20258 min read


Golden Light Through Fracture: The Radical Tenderness of Ayo Folayan
“In every frame, I’m asking: What does it mean to be seen on your terms? And what happens when we start celebrating identity not as...
Apr 25, 20256 min read


Call for Partnerships: Film Residency for Young Women Filmmakers in Africa Extends Deadline
UNESCO is inviting not-for-profit organizations and institutions operating in Africa to partner in designing and implementing a four-week...
Apr 7, 20251 min read

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