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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
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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
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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


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


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


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


The Art of Grit and Grace | Charbel Coffi opens first solo exhibition in Lagos, Nigeria
In his Lagos solo exhibition, ROOTED , Beninese artist Charbel Coffi transforms grit and grace into visual poetry, offering a profound...
Jul 30


O'DA Art Gallery Asserts: Black Figuration Is Alive and Well
Lagos, Nigeria — July 13–August 9, 2025 In response to a growing chorus in the global art world declaring that “Black figuration is...
Jul 22


BODE Gallery Brings Together Four Painters Exploring the Intimacy of Memory
Berlin, Germany — July 11–31, 2025 BODE Gallery’s summer exhibition Drawn From Memory brings together four artists—Matthew Eguavoen,...
Jul 14


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


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


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


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


Wakaliga Uganda Makes Its Debut in the U.S. with If Uganda Was America
Running from March 1 to Apr 27, 2025, at the Renaissance Society—marking their first exhibition in the United States—Wakaliga Uganda will...
Mar 12


The Soul of a Rug: Mina Abouzahra’s Textile Diplomacy in Marrakech
Mina Abouzahra, the Dutch-Moroccan textile designer, has transformed the historic Bahia Palace in Marrakech into a portal between past...
Mar 5


Fine Feathers Don’t Make Fine Birds: A Solo Exhibition by Awanle Ayiboro
Gallery 1957 is currently showing ‘Fine Feathers Don’t Make Fine Birds,’ a solo show by Awanle Ayiboro Hawa Ali. Nana Yaa Poku...
Feb 21


Cécile Fakhoury Gallery Shows Goumbé, a Solo Exhibition by Carl Edouard Keita
The Galerie Cécile Fakhoury continues its tradition of showcasing groundbreaking contemporary African art with Goumbé , a captivating new...
Feb 13


When We See Us: A Century of Black Figuration in Painting
At a time when conversations about diversity, representation, and identity are more important than ever, Bozar’s latest exhibition When...
Feb 12


A WORLD IN COMMON: Contemporary African Photography-Group Show
Curated by Osei Bonsu, curator of international art at Tate Modern, and Cale Garrido, guest curator at the C/O Berlin Foundation, A World...
Feb 2
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