Wole Lagunju, Cut From the Same Cloth.
20 September 2022 • Mark Westall
Cut From the Same Cloth is Ed Cross’s first solo exhibition of paintings by Wole Lagunju (b. 1966, Oshogbo, Nigeria,… Read More
Tag: Contemporary African Art
Obsessions, Old and New
5 January 2022 • Paul Carey-Kent
I’m not sure you have to be obsessive to be an artist, but plenty of artists have made bodies of work that are naturally described that way. The best-known examples tend to be individually produced:
Painter of Kenyan modern life Joseph Munyao Mutuku plans to shift the color of African art history- one to watch on the global art scene in 2022
4 January 2022 • Mark Westall
Meet Joseph Munyao Mutuku the painter of Kenyan modern life who plans to shift the color of African art history…. Read More
‘The New Bend’ brings together 12 contemporary artists working in the raced, classed, and gendered traditions of quilting and textile practice
22 December 2021 • Mark Westall
Curated by Legacy Russell, Executive Director & Chief Curator of The Kitchen, ‘The New Bend’ brings together 12 contemporary artists… Read More
UTA fine arts now represents Harmonia Rosales
15 December 2021 • Mark Westall
UTA Fine Arts has announced its representation of artist Harmonia Rosales. Rosales joins UTA Fine Arts’ growing list of represented… Read More
Ryan Hewett: H+
13 December 2021 • Mark Westall
South African artist Ryan Hewett has just opened a solo exhibition of new works at UTA Artist Space in Los Angeles.
Frieze reveals details of Frieze Los Angeles including new venue next to The Beverly Hilton hotel.
10 December 2021 • Mark Westall
Frieze has revealed first details of the 2022 edition of Frieze Los Angeles, which will take place February 17th-20th at… Read More
Melissa Digby-Bell gives us her highlights from Miami art week
10 December 2021 • Melissa Digby -Bell
Blue skies, sunshine and crowds of glamorous people – it’s been quite a while since I’ve experienced this heady mix. Throw in some palm trees and here I am in Miami, where else. There is a palpable energy and enthusiasm in the air for Miami art week, the year-long embargo has only increased people’s desire to visit the fairs, socialize, be seen, and of course view and buy art.
‘Life Between Islands’: Caribbean-British Art 1950s – Now’ at Tate Britain
7 December 2021 • Lee Sharrock
Tate Britain’s new exhibition Life Between Islands: Caribbean-British Art 1950s – Now presents a carefully curated selection of paintings, sculpture, film, photography, fashion… Read More
Jeffrey Deitch now represents the Estate of RAMMELLZEE
30 November 2021 • Mark Westall
One of the most original and innovative figures of his generation, Rammellzee (New York, 1960—2010) was a polyhedric graffiti writer,… Read More
Paris Photo 2021
14 November 2021 • Lee Sharrock
Words and pictures by Lee Sharrock To Paris for the first post-lockdown Paris Photo. Paris Photo was the first international… Read More
Gray now represent Torkwase Dyson
12 November 2021 • Mark Westall
Gray now represent Torkwase Dyson, joining Pace in representing the artist. Gray’s first solo exhibition with Dyson will take place… Read More
5 Reasons why Art on a Postcard is The Charity Auction not to miss
9 November 2021 • Bella Bonner-Evans
In 2014, The Hepatitis C Trust hosted their first-ever Art on a Postcard auction, intended to be a one-off secret… Read More
Self-Addressed a group show of contemporary African artists Curated by Kehinde Wiley
2 November 2021 • Mark Westall
For this landmark exhibition, Kehinde Wiley has invited a selection of contemporary African artists living throughout the world to each produce a self-portrait.
The Upcoming: Gina Kuschke, Ming Ying and Lily Macrae
28 October 2021 • Lee Sharrock
During the past couple of weeks, the London art world came back to life with a bang with the return… Read More
Massive Attack’s Daddy G donates 2 limited-edition Banksy prints for charity auction in aid of Temwa and Aid Box Community.
21 October 2021 • Mark Westall
Vanguard will host an auction of works by some of the biggest names in contemporary art in aid of charities… Read More
WE ARE HISTORY a new group exhibition offering a different perspective on humanity’s impact on the planet.
14 October 2021 • Mark Westall
Just opened at Somerset House We Are History is a new group exhibition offering a different perspective on humanity’s impact on… Read More
Nigerian crypto-artist Osinachi’s NFT series Different Shades of Water on show at 1-54.
14 October 2021 • Mark Westall
1-54 in collaboration with Christie’s presents an auction of Nigerian crypto-artist Osinachi‘s NFT series Different Shades of Water. The digital… Read More
Artsy & W1 Curates transform Flannels London into an exhibition celebrating young black British artists.
13 October 2021 • Mark Westall
Artsy has collaborated with public art platform W1 Curates London for a site-specific activation. As part of Black History Month in… Read More
10 exhibitions to visit during Frieze Week 2021
8 October 2021 • Mark Westall
At last lots of great art to see IRL, we can’t wait for Frieze London next week but even better… Read More
Social Works II curated by Antwaun Sargent
5 October 2021 • Mark Westall
Gagosian is to present Social Works II, the sequel to the American chapter that was on view at the gallery… Read More
Kehinde Wiley’s Portrait of Melissa Thompson (2020) goes on display at the V&A alongside original William Morris designs that inspired it.
4 October 2021 • Mark Westall
Today, the V&A announced that Portrait of Melissa Thompson, 2020, by American artist Kehinde Wiley is now on display in the museum’s… Read More
Royal College of Art and Extreme E announce innovative ocean research partnership
18 August 2021 • Mark Westall
The Royal College of Art (RCA) and Extreme E, the off-road electric motorsport series, today announced a partnership that will… Read More
Wrapping Up Leo Fitzmaurice
12 August 2021 • Paul Carey-Kent
Let’s begin rather grandly with the history of art since 1900. The liberation of painting from naturalistic depiction led to… Read More