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Guest Artist Space Foundation (G.A.S.) and Yinka Shonibare Foundation (Y.S.F.) are delighted to announce a call out for the second edition of the annual G.A.S. Fellowship Award. Yinka Shonibare CBE at G.A.S. Lagos. Photographer: Ademola […]
In 2023, the ANNA Award identifies and celebrates women artists across the African continent TOP ROW: Alexandra-Naledi Holtman (South Africa), Amanda Mushate (Zimbabwe), Azuka Muoh (Nigeria), Bulumko Mbete (South Africa), Buqaqawuli Nobakada (South Africa), and
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Rele Gallery Lagos is pleased to present ‘Home‘, the debut solo exhibition of Nigerian artist and photographer Ayobami Ogungbe. Courtesy of the artist and Rele Gallery. Forming the first part of a dual presentation that explores the artist’s
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Winning the Absa L’Atelier competition has profoundly impacted Raji’s career, providing him with increased exposure, credibility, and recognition in the art world. Raji Bamidele. Courtesy of Absa. Raji Bamidele is a self-taught artist born in
Transcendence as a concept has been explored by artists throughout history. Courtesy of Omenka Gallery. It involves the idea of going beyond the limitations of the physical world and achieving a state of enlightenment or
Transcendence: Jimmy Nwanne and Olufemi Oyewole at Omenka Gallery, Lagos, Nigeria Read Article
Rele Lagos is pleased to present Afterimages, a group exhibition of works from Kitso Lynn Lelliot, Ofem Ubi, Uche Uzorka, Maina Boniface, Ugo Ahiakwo and Ethel Tawe. The exhibition brings together these artists working across diverse disciplines in investigating the aftermath of the
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The Absa L’Atelier is one of the most prestigious art competitions in Africa, which aims to recognise and nurture young artistic talent across the continent. Since its inception in 1986, the competition has been a
Absa L’Atelier is open for entries! Read Article
Foreign Agent presents ‘Chasing Spirits’, curated by Roger Niyigena Karera. ‘Chasing Spirits’ features works by four contemporary artists who explore the powerful liminal space at the intersection of the visible and the invisible, reality and fantasy: Bunmi Agusto
The African Artists’ Foundation present Johnson Ocheja’s first solo exhibition, curated by Princess Ayoola. Johnson Ocheja, Serenity, 2023. Courtesy of the artist and the African Artists’ Foundation. The pilgrim is typically associated with religious iconography
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The Toledo Museum of Art will chronicle Jacob Lawrence’s extended stay in Nigeria and present vibrant works by international artists in ‘Black Orpheus: Jacob Lawrence and the Mbari Club’. Jacob Lawrence (American, 1917–2000), Market Scene, 1966. Gouache on paper. Chrysler Museum
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