Art, News
Victor Ekpuk: Marks and Objects
From May 30 to June 22, 2019, Aicon Gallery, New York will present Marks and Objects, an exhibition of recent work by leading contemporary Nigerian artist Victor Ekpuk. This exhibition...
Art, Market File, News
Arthouse Holds 22nd Modern and Contemporary Art Sale
Arthouse Contemporary, Nigeria’s premier auction house, is pleased to announce the 22nd edition of its auction of Modern and Contemporary Art, on Monday, May 27, 2019, 6pm, at the Kia Showroom, 308...
Culture & Travel, Design, Fashion, Lifestyle, Luxury
10 African Brands Paving the Way in Beauty and Style
In the last decade, African fashion brands have commandeered increasing global attention with vivid colours, bold prints, regal aesthetics, and timeless designs. This is largely due to African designers participating...
Art, News
Rory Emmett: Reprise
From May 30 to July 27, 2019, Smac gallery will present Reprise, an exhibition of recent work by South African artist Rory Emmett. Emmett works in a de-constructivist approach to...
Art, News
Bonaparte Comes To Brooklyn: Napoleonic Paintings By Kehinde Wiley and Jacques-Louis David To Be United
Jacques-Louis David’s celebrated 19th century portrait of Napoleon on horseback will be shown alongside Kehinde Wiley’s dramatic homage to David’s painting for the first time this autumn. Both works go...
Art, Design, News
Conrad Hicks: Implement
Implement, a solo show by artist-blacksmith Conrad Hicks, will be on view at Southern Guild from May 24 until July 17, 2019. The exhibition is the culmination of Hicks’ intuitive quest...
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Michael Meyersfeld: New Nuances
From May 23 to June 15, 2019, Berman Contemporary will present New Nuances by award-winning fine art photographer Michael Meyersfeld. Curated by Els van Mourik, the exhibition highlights the artist’s ongoing interest...
Art, Culture & Travel, Interview
Maid in Nigeria: A Relevant Initiative Tackling the Inhumane Place of Domestic Workers
Here we examine the role of domestic labour in Nigerian society. We rely heavily upon these people for the upkeep of our homes and the nurturing of our children, while...
Art, News
Recent Work by Marie-Claire Messouma Manlanbien
Opening today at 50 Golborne, London an exhibition of recent work by Marie Claire Messouma Manlanbien. The artist seeks to juxtapose diverse cultural elements, bringing them together to form new, syncretic pieces with...
Art, News
Soly Cissé: Men and Lives
The latest exhibition by Senegalese painter and sculptor Soly Cissé presents a selection of his recent work unified by the representation of bodily forms and aligned to questions about what...