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Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2025 Announces Shortlist
The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize (NSAAP) 2025, sponsored by Schroders, and presented by Norval Foundation and The Sovereign Art...
Jan 16


Major Art Fairs Kicking Off 2025
Art fairs continue to be pivotal in the global art market, offering investors, collectors, and enthusiasts opportunities to explore new...
Jan 15


After the Red Moon: El Anatsui Works Begin Global Tour in China
The Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) has become a portal into the transformative artistry of El Anatsui, the Ghanaian sculptor whose work...
Jan 10

Top Stories That Got Us Talking in 2024
As usual, the new year has ushered us in with the expected busy January. If you followed the art market closely in 2024, you’d agree it...
Jan 9


Art in Dialogue: Abdoulaye Konaté’s Transformative Exhibition “Sambadio” at Efie Gallery, Dubai
Since its opening on October 10, 2024, Abdoulaye Konaté’s debut solo exhibition in the Middle East, Sambadio , has captivated audiences...
Dec 31, 2024


The Prince Claus Fund Announces the Six Recipients of the Second Prince Claus Impact Award
The Prince Claus Fund Impact Award 2024 has been awarded to six exceptional artists: Mu Cao, Myrlande Constant, Nguyễn Trinh Thi, Rosa...
Dec 27, 2024


10 Africans Who Shaped the Global Art Scene in 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, several Africans have left an indelible mark on the global art landscape, showcasing not only their creative...
Dec 23, 2024

Top 5 Exhibitions to See in Lagos This Season
The streets and busy roads of Lagos City are gradually coming alive with Christmas decorations, Santa trees, and dazzling aerial lights...
Dec 23, 2024

MOWAA Get's Two-Year Grant From Ford Foundation
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has secured a two-year grant from the Ford Foundation. This partnership, an extension of their...
Dec 21, 2024

Admission to the Whitney Museum of American Art Now Free for Visitors 25 and Under
The Whitney Museum of American Art has announced a significant initiative to make art more accessible to younger audiences. Beginning in...
Dec 19, 2024


Hospital Rooms Collaborate with The Art of Healing (TAOH) to fundraising for mental health projects in the UK & Nigeria
Hospital Rooms, the pioneering arts and mental health charity, is delighted to announce an exclusive collaboration with renowned Nigerian...
Dec 16, 2024


Highlights from the WO'AMA Art Business Conference 2024
Under bright December skies of Lagos, the Alliance Française in Ikoyi became a melting pot of ideas, creativity, and the unmistakable...
Dec 15, 2024

National Museum of African Art Opens Exhibition by Artist Tsedaye Makonnen
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art has announced the exhibition “Tsedaye Makonnen—Sanctuary.” Opening December 13, 2024 and...
Dec 12, 2024

Koyo Kouoh Named Curator of Venice Biennale 2026, Becoming First African Woman
In a groundbreaking decision, the Venice Biennale has appointed Swiss-Cameroonian curator Koyo Kouoh as the artistic director of its 61st...
Dec 10, 2024

At the Venice Biennale, Fewer Visitors but Greater Representation
The sun set on Venice’s seven-month-long art extravaganza entitled ‘Foreigners Everywhere’, and with it came the annual tally: 699,304...
Dec 9, 2024


Africa’s Quiet Evolution at Art Basel Miami Beach
At Art Basel Miami Beach, a quiet revolution is taking shape. Galleries from Africa and its diaspora, long underrepresented on global...
Dec 8, 2024

Ghana Culture Forum Launches New Website to Promote Art and Cultural Heritage
The Ghana Culture Forum (GCF) has unveiled a new website aimed at enhancing the visibility and promotion of Ghanaian cultural heritage,...
Dec 6, 2024

Reclaimed: SPH Fine Art Fairs & Events Hosts Group Show in South Africa
The Reclaimed group exhibition, hosted at the Gorgeous George Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa by the SPH Fine Art Fairs & Events,...
Dec 1, 2024


WO'AMA Art Business Conference 2024: A Pivotal Forum for Africa's Art Economy
The African art industry is set to converge in Lagos this December for the highly anticipated Wo'Ama Art Business Conference 2024 , a...
Nov 30, 2024


Osa Seven Takes Benin’s History To Rio: A Solo Exhibition At The Muhcab-Museum Of Afro Brazilian History And Culture, Rio De Janeiro
Renowned visual artist Osa Seven is currently showcasing his solo exhibition, "1897: An Urban Contemporary Representation of Historic...
Nov 30, 2024
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