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Smithsonian’s Repatriation of 29 Benin Bronzes Clears Final Legal Hurdle
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case seeking to block the Smithsonian Institution from returning 29 Benin Bronzes to...
Oct 18, 2024


UK Government Art Collection Acquires Nengi Omuku’s “All Things Being Equal"
The UK Government Art Collection (GAC) has acquired Nengi Omuku’s striking work, “All Things Being Equal” (2024), selected by Prime...
Oct 17, 2024


Corvi-Mora Gallery Open Solo Show featuring, Jem Perucchini's
Jem Perucchini's solo exhibition, Strange Fruit, at London's Corvi-Mora Gallery, is a visual assemble that challenges our...
Oct 11, 2024


Tunji Adeniyi-Jones to Launch His Latest Book with an Author Signing, Alongside a Conversation with Ekow Eshun
Nigerian-British artist Tunji Adeniyi-Jones will be celebrating the launch of his latest book, "Encounters," with a special book signing...
Oct 8, 2024


New work by Lynette Yiadom-Boakye showcased at Whitney Museum's 'Edges of Ailey' exhibition
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, a critically acclaimed British-Ghanaian artist, plays a pivotal role in the Whitney Museum of American Art's...
Oct 4, 2024


Mellon Foundation Funds MOWAA's Cultural Mission with $3million
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), located in Benin City, Nigeria, which will be officially opened to the public on November 4, 2024,...
Oct 4, 2024


Kehinde Wiley’s ‘Fragments from the Treasure House of Darkness’: A New Scale for Power
Kehinde Wiley’s return to London, after a three-year hiatus, is marked by his latest exhibition at the Stephen Friedman Gallery, which...
Oct 2, 2024


Nigerian Artist Ken Nwadiogbu set to feature at Warhol-Inspired Absolut Exhibition at Saatchi Gallery
Nigerian artist Ken Nwadiogbu is set to be featured in a prime exhibition inspired by Andy Warhol, titled "Absolut Warhol: The Other...
Sep 27, 2024


ZEITZ MOCAA Hosts Its Silo Centenary Celebrations on Heritage Day with a Curated Public Programme
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) on September 24, 2024, commemorates a significant milestone—a century of the...
Sep 26, 2024


Sotheby’s London to Host Landmark Auction of African Art this September
Sotheby’s will soon host its latest Modern and Contemporary African Art auction in London, marking another significant milestone for the...
Sep 21, 2024


Ethiopia at the Crossroads | Toledo Museum of Art
The Toledo Museum of Art presents Ethiopia at the Crossroads , an extraordinary exhibition celebrating the artistic traditions of...
Sep 18, 2024


Michaela Yearwood-Dan Joins Hauser & Wirth’s Prestigious Roster
At 30, Michaela Yearwood-Dan has joined the ranks of Hauser & Wirth, one of the world’s leading art galleries, a rare achievement for...
Sep 17, 2024


Yinka Ilori's Takeover at Sotheby’s: A Fusion of Culture and Craft
The British-Nigerian artist and designer Yinka Ilori has transformed Sotheby’s café on New Bond Street with his distinctive style,...
Sep 16, 2024


ART X LAGOS Reveals theme for its 9th Edition!
The leading international art fair in West Africa announces the theme for its 9th edition–"Promised Lands". Opening from 31 October—3...
Sep 12, 2024


The Obama Presidential Center Features Julie Mehretu's 83-foot-high Installation
The Obama Presidential Center is set to indwell a 83-foot-tall by 25-foot-wide painted glass mural by acclaimed artist Julie Mehretu....
Sep 11, 2024


Toronto Biennial of Art Announces Theme, Artists for Third Edition
The Toronto Biennial of Art (TBA) has revealed the theme, artist lineup, and venues for its highly anticipated third edition. Running...
Sep 10, 2024


African Galleries take Armory Show 2024! Here's was to expect...
New York City's premier art fair, The Armory Show, is gearing up for its fourth edition, scheduled to take place from September 6-8 at...
Sep 4, 2024


Quramo Writers Prize Announces 20 Longlisted Manuscripts for 2024 Competition
The Quramo Writers Prize (QWP) has announced its longlist of 20 manuscripts for the 2024 edition, marking the 8th year of this...
Sep 4, 2024


Ayodeji Awoyomi Clinches the British Photography Award, Becomes First Nigerian Photographer to win award!
Nigerian photographer Ayodeji Awoyomi has won the International Prints Photographer of the Year in the student category, organized by the...
Aug 20, 2024


Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts Set to Open to the Public in October
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, rebranded as the Wole Soyinka Centre for...
Aug 15, 2024
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