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Jul 23, 2024
Exploring the Life and Legacy of Yusuf Grillo through the eyes of his daughter
Imagine growing up surrounded by art that wasn't just on the walls, but woven into the very fabric of Lagos. That was the world of Mrs...

Jul 23, 2024
Here Are the Winners of The Contemporary African Photography Prize 2024
The organizers of the CAP (Contemporary African Photography) Prize have revealed the five winners of the 2024 edition of the...


Jul 22, 2024
Episode 6: Art Professionals Africa Unplugged: In Conversation with Asibi Danjuma
In this episode we speak to curator and founder of Phílos , Asibi Danjuma on inventing new strategies for business in the African Art...


Jul 22, 2024
Laolu Senbanjo to Grace the Cover of Rolling Stone Africa's Debut Issue
Nigerian artist Laolu Senbanjo, also known as Laolu NYC, is set to be the cover star for the historic first edition of Rolling Stone...


Jul 19, 2024
Black Rock Senegal unveils artists for 2024-2025 residency program
The 2024-2025 residency program, running from September 2024 to June 2025, welcomes a diverse group of artists to its vibrant community...

Jul 18, 2024
Looted Asante Treasures Returned to Ghana's Manhyia Palace in Historic Display
The Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi, Ghana has recently received several Asante royal treasures on loan from the British Museum and the...

Jul 12, 2024
Kyla McMillan Named New Director of The Armory Show
The Armory Show, one of New York’s most prestigious art fairs, has announced Kyla McMillan as its new director. This appointment comes at...


Jul 8, 2024
OMENAI Launches Omenai Gallery - Presenting Kwaku Owusu’s Debut Solo Show, at Its First Physical Space In Chicago’s West Town
Omenai Gallery launches its first physical space in Chicago’s West Town, presenting a selection of works by Ghanaian artist Kwaku Owusu -...

Jul 6, 2024
7 Artists to Watch at the Tokyo Gendai 2024
Art enthusiasts, mark your calendars, the Tokyo Gendai art fair is primed to make a splash at Pacifico Yokohama this July, from Friday,...


Jul 4, 2024
Episode 5: Art Professionals Africa Unplugged: In Conversation with Aisha Aliyu-Bima
On this episode we have a special interview with curator, writer and photographer, Aisha Aliyu-Bima, who opens her largest curatorial...


Jul 2, 2024
Nigerian Photographer Taiwo Aina Awarded the 2024 Women Photograph Grant
Nigerian visual storyteller, Taiwo Aina, has been selected as the recipient of the Women Photograph 2024 Grant, a prestigious recognition...


Jun 22, 2024
Waste not want not: Andrew Esiebo captures how Lagos gives tyres a second life
Award-winning photographer, Andrew Esiebo, uses his lens to capture the unexpected in Lagos, Nigeria: discarded car tires finding new...


Jun 20, 2024
Episode 4: Art Professionals Africa Unplugged In Conversation with Olufisayo Bakare
Art Professionals Africa Unplugged is now available on all podcast platforms including, Spotify, Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music and IHeart...


Jun 17, 2024
The Nigerian Visual Artist Living an African Dream through The Lens Of a Camera
Not every day are we fortuitous to be sphered by a creative's root, especially one who found his way to art coincidentally. Lucky Unu's...


Jun 15, 2024
Eco-art: Everything you need to know
The art world is witnessing a growing trend–eco-art, where creativity meets environmental consciousness. This art form transcends...


Jun 15, 2024
Can Art Save the Planet?
Sunflowers reaching for a polluted sky. Sculptures crafted from plastic waste. Paintings whispering of lost rainforests. Eco-art stuns us...

Jun 13, 2024
4 African-Centric Exhibitions Revolving Around Environmental Themes
As we double down on the relationship between Art and the Environment, its important that we spotlight events, exhibitions and artists...


Jun 12, 2024
A Burst of Brilliance: Unveiling the Magic of Tanzania's 'Tinga Tinga'
Imagine a world bursting with color. Playful giraffes frolic beneath a dazzling sky, while majestic lions stalk vibrant landscapes. This...


Jun 11, 2024
4 Art Spaces & Residencies in Africa Surrounded by Nature
As the global art community continues to grapple with questions of sustainability and our place within the natural world,...


Jun 9, 2024
7 Alternative Art Schools to visit in West Africa
Gone are the days when art education was dominated by colonial or post-independence institutions. A new wave of schools and initiatives...
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