Wole Lagunju, Cut From the Same Cloth.
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
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
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
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
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+
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
Let’s begin rather grandly with the history of art since 1900. The liberation of painting from naturalistic depiction led to… Read More
