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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


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


Avoiding the Pitfalls: Six Common Mistakes Art Collectors Make—and How to Steer Clear
In the nuanced world of art collecting, the process is often as significant as the acquisition itself. Whether motivated by aesthetic...
Jul 16


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


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


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The Yale University Art Gallery has withdrawn two federal grant applications intended to support its upcoming African art exhibition,...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


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


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
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