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Art Report Africa's Guide to London Gallery Weekend 2026
Five solo exhibitions by artists of African and diasporic heritage — on now across the capital.
Jun 4


Omenaa Mensah's TOP CHARITY raises €20 Million.
The OmenaArt Foundation just broke its own record. The bigger story is what the money does next.
May 31


Tiwani Contemporary, Pioneer of African Art in London, Is Closing
Tiwani Contemporary is closing its London doors.
May 28


In Minor Keys, Africa Speaks at Full Volume
The 2026 Venice Biennale is, on paper, the most African edition in the exhibition's 131-year history
May 7


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, Lagos
Oct 30, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
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