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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


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


G.A.S. Foundation Presents: Re:assemblages Symposium
The Guest Artists Space Foundation (G.A.S.) , in partnership with the Yinka Shonibare Foundation (Y.S.F.) , presents the Re:assemblages Symposium — a two-day convening dedicated to exploring African and Afro-diasporic art archives as living, contested, and future-shaping spaces. Taking place on 4–5 November 2025 at the Alliance Française de Lagos (Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi) , the symposium forms part of a wider “Re:assemblages” programme running through 2025–26, designed t
Oct 27


ART X Lagos Marks a Decade: 10th Edition, 6–9 November 2025
This November, Lagos will host a milestone edition of ART X Lagos — the fair turns ten. Since its founding in 2016 by Tokini Peterside‑Schwebig, ART X Lagos has grown into West Africa’s premier art-fair and a benchmark for contemporary African art. Art X Lagos | 2024 Over ten editions, ART X Lagos has evolved from a gallery-showcase into a multi-dimensional cultural platform. It champions contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, featuring not just booth presentations bu
Oct 26


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


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


MOWAA Meets: Lagos – Unpacking Heritage as "A Living Archive"
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) recently hosted "MOWAA Meets: Lagos," a three-day intensive programme dedicated to exploring the...
Oct 6


AMG Projects Presents Earth is the Answer, a Solo Exhibition by Morohunmubo Olayemi Afolabi
Lagos, Nigeria – Architect, sustainability strategist, and artist Morohunmubo Olayemi Afolabi is presenting her solo exhibition, "Earth is the Answer," at AMG Projects in Lagos. Running from September 28 to October 19 , the exhibition is described as a powerful exploration of environmental memory, built space, and planetary care. More than a collection of artworks, "Earth is the Answer" serves as "an invitation to listen differently—to recognise the earth not as a passive sit
Oct 5


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


Marks as Maps: Soji Adesina's "Marks of Our Future Past" Debuts at O'DA Art Gallery
Lagos-based artist Soji Adesina marks a significant evolution in his practice with his debut solo exhibition, "Marks of Our Future...
Oct 1


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


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


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


Africa at the Center: Bold Voices from the Continent Take the Spotlight at The Armory Show 2025
The Armory Show opens this weekend at the Javits Center in New York (Crystal Palace Entrance, 429 11th Avenue) with a VIP Preview on...
Aug 29


1‑54 London 2025: Contemporary African Art at Somerset House
The 13th edition of 1‑54 Contemporary African Art Fair returns to Somerset House in London from 16–19 October 2025 . As the leading...
Aug 26


What Africa's Art Scene Can Learn from a Guinness World Record Feat
In a whirlwind tour that’s earned him a spot in the Guinness World Records, British museum enthusiast Ben Melham zipped through 42 London...
Aug 25


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


A Voice in the Void: Meeting Yusuff Aina’s Silent Character
There's a voice that lives inside us, often waiting in silence. It's a part of ourselves that we sometimes bury, a quiet shadow that only...
Aug 19


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


Ken Nwadiogbu's 'Yellow is the New Black' Challenges the Gaze at Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery
LONDON, UK — A woman's palms press against a doorframe, a singular point of calm in a scene exploding with color. The figure and the...
Aug 12
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