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

On October 12, 2025 , the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lagos opens its doors to Fela Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion , marking the return of an...

The Nigerian art landscape welcomed a major new institution with the launch of ADEGBOLA Gallery in Victoria Island, Lagos. Founded by...

The Pavilion of Zimbabwe announces its participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia , opening in...

The UK government has acquired  Journaliste  (2023), a powerful mixed-media animation by British-Congolese artist  Djofray Makumbu , for...

In the latest twist in the ever-blurring lines between internet virality and art world credibility, American artist  KAWS  has publicly...

A groundbreaking exhibition explores photography’s role in shaping Pan-African identity, solidarity, and political thought The Museum of...

NEW YORK, NY  – Southern Guild is set to make its third consecutive appearance at The Armory Show, presenting a powerful new body of work...

Art Bridge Project is pleased to present Anyanwu: The New Light, a multisensory experience and intergenerational group exhibition...

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) will officially open its new museum campus in Benin City, Nigeria, to the public on Tuesday, 11...

The 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, titled In Minor Keys , will take place from Saturday, 9 May to Sunday,...

The Yale University Art Gallery has withdrawn two federal grant applications intended to support its upcoming African art exhibition,...

A publication by the Ben Enwonwu Foundation lamented that a wave of counterfeit Ben Enwonwu paintings had once inundated the art market,...

“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...

UNESCO is inviting not-for-profit organizations and institutions operating in Africa to partner in designing and implementing a four-week...

Athol Fugard, South Africa's most prominent dramatist, has passed away at the age of 92. Known for his powerful works that explored the...