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What We Carry: Haneefah Adam’s Intimate Exploration of Memory and Meaning at Didi Museum
Multidisciplinary artist Haneefah Adam held a compelling three-day pop-up exhibition and open studio titled What We Carry at Didi Museum in Lagos.
May 20


Koyo Kouoh, Visionary Curator and Advocate for African Art, Dies at 58
Koyo Kouoh, the esteemed Cameroonian-born curator and director of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town,...
May 12


Navigating Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Recent guidelines issued by the US Copyright Office have drawn a critical line in the sand: works generated solely by artificial...
May 10


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


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


How Art Fairs Shape the Future of Small Galleries
For London Gallerist Alice Amati, the art fair experience began not with a grand sale but with five days of standing. Without a chair in...
Apr 17


Apply for the 2025 Artists in Residence Program at Medalta
Medalta, a hub of creativity and artistic exploration, is once again inviting artists from all over the world to apply for its renowned...
Apr 17


Until the Mockingbird Stops to Sing: A Solo Exhibition by Emanuel Tegene
Until the Mockingbird Stops to Sing , a solo exhibition by Ethiopian artist Emanuel Tegene is currently showing at Bwo Gallery. Running...
Apr 17


West African Masquerades Debut in New Orleans
The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is set to host a groundbreaking exhibition, New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and...
Apr 17


Nigeria Reassesses National Cultural Policies with Support from UNESCO and NESG
After over 37 years, the Nigerian government is in the final stages of revising its National Policy on Culture, marking the first...
Apr 13


Victoria Ndubuisi's Solo Exhibition “Ọmụgwọ” at Nomadic Art Gallery Journeys Through Motherhood
Victoria Ndubuisi’s distinctive approach to painting captures attention in a remarkable way. In her ongoing solo exhibition titled...
Apr 9


OPEN CALL: 2026 Zeitz MOCAA & UWC Museum Fellowship Programme
A new generation of curators, scholars, and museum professionals is rising across Africa. Will you be one of them? Presented in...
Apr 7


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


Ellipse Prize Announces Top 5 Finalists for Its 2025 Edition
The Ellipse Prize 2025 has announced its five finalists, each representing Ghana's vibrant and burgeoning art scene. This fifth edition,...
Mar 30


Memories of Yellow: A Game of Power & Chance by Jeremiah Quarshie
Jeremiah Quarshie's Memories of Yellow: A Game of Power & Chance , is currently showing at Gallery 1957 in Accra. Running from March 6th...
Mar 30


A ROUGH SKETCH OF SMOOTH SENSE
We are all under construction, slowly becoming either walls, pathways, or pillars. Charbel Coffi, the prolific painter from Cotonou,...
Mar 29


African Artists at the Aichi Triennale 2025
The upcoming Aichi Triennale 2025, set from September 13 to November 30 in Japan, promises a reformative global dialogue on contemporary...
Mar 20


Athol Fugard, South African Theater artist Who Confronted Apartheid, Dies at 92
Athol Fugard, South Africa's most prominent dramatist, has passed away at the age of 92. Known for his powerful works that explored the...
Mar 20


Lagos Gallery Weekend Unveils 2025 Edition: Celebrating Art, Culture, and Lagos
Lagos Gallery Weekend (LGW) announces its 2nd upcoming edition, a citywide celebration of art, culture, and community. Scheduled to...
Mar 20


+234 Art Fair 2025 sets the stage for a New Patronage Era
The Nigerian art scene continues to gain momentum as one of Africa’s most vibrant cultural hubs, and the upcoming +234 Art Fair 2025 is...
Mar 17
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