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ART NEWS
The Fowler Museum Repatriates Looted Asante Treasures to Ghana
The repatriation of seven royal Asante treasures to Ghana by the Fowler Museum in L.A. is sparking momentous celebrations across the nation.
ART & DESIGN
Discover the Arts of Asia and the Islamic World in this Profound New Exhibition
Across Asia: Arts of Asia and the Islamic World, a profound new exhibition at the Walters Art Museum, provides an in-depth look at the interconnectedness of the arts of Asia and the Islamic World and the influences of Europe and Africa.
ARTCENTRON CELEBRATED
Celebrating Bruce Onobrakpeya at 90: A Glowing Tribute to the Famous Nigerian Artist
At a recent conference celebrating Dr. Bruce Onobrakpeya at 90, Dr. Délé Jẹ́gẹ́dẹ́, Professor Emeritus of Miami University, illuminated the artistic excellence of this famous Nigerian artist, well-known for his outstanding prints, sculptures, and paintings.
ART AUCTION
Nigerian Symphony by Ben Enwonwu Set for Auction
Nigerian Symphony, a painting celebrating Nigeria’s independence by the father of Nigerian Modernism Ben Enwonwu is expected to make auction record at Bonhams Africa Now – Modern & Contemporary African Art sale. Full Article »
ART FAIR
Peju Alatise Addresses Girl Child Issues With ‘Flying Girls’
Discrimination against the girl child is the focus of Flying Girls, an art installation by Peju Alatishe presently on display at 57th Venice Biennale
ART & DESIGN
Forgotten Nigerian Artists Celebrated at Venice Biennale
Installation view of Victor Ehikhamenor’s A Biography of the Forgotten, a large-scale installation celebrating Forgotten Nigerian Artists at the 57th Venice Biennale. Image: Victor Ehikhamenor VENICE BIENNALE Victor Ehikhamenor remembers Forgotten Nigerian Full Article »
ART AUCTION
Young African Artists Gradually Take Over
Talented young African artists are on the rise at art fairs and auction houses across the globe. From 1: 54 Contemporary African Art Fair to Bonhams Africa Now Auction and Sotheby’s, these artists are making a significant impact in the global art scene, proving they are ready to take over from the older generation of African artists. Here are 8 young African artists on the rise you should know.
ART AUCTION
Contemporary African Artists: Sotheby’s Takes on Bonhams
Sotheby’s Auction House takes on Bonhams for the sale of artworks by modern and contemporary African artists in a battle for global market share.
ART AUCTION
Ben Enwonwu’s Anyanwu Tops Bonhams Modern Africa Art Sale
Anyanwu, a bronze sculpture by Ben Enwonwu surpassed estimates at the Bonhams Modern Africa Sale in London, selling for $ 441,799. Image: Bonhams ART AUCTION Anyanwu by Ben Enwonwu sold Full Article »
ART AUCTION
African Artists Art Auction: New Records at Africa Now
Ben Enwonwu Leads African artists to set new world auction records at Africa Now, Bonhams African artists art auction with Spirit of Ogolo
ART AUCTION
Bonhams Auctions Africa Now Top Art Sale
Bonhams Auctions Africa Now top art sale in the last six years shows the remarkable progress made by African artists in the global art market and at Africa Now auction.
ART AUCTION
Bonhams First Contemporary African Art Sale Generates Excitement
Bonhams first contemporary African art sale in London is set for auction history with the works of emerging and famous African artists.
ART NEWS
African Artists Sit at the Dinner Table in New York
After exceptional outings at Art Basel and the Venice Biennale, African artists take center stage again with Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? in New York.
ART NEWS
Culture Across River Nile: Omar Khalil’s Artistic Journey
Sudanese American contemporary artist traces culture across River Nile with links between Egypt and Sudan
ART NEWS
Hairstyles, Tattoos, Body Markings, and Women’s Pride
Victor Ekpuk, Asian Uboikpa (Hip Sista) Series #.11, 2015, one of the paintings investigating the importance of hairstyles, tattoos and body markings of women in Diaspora. Image courtesy of Morton Full Article »
ART NEWS
Famous African Photographer J.D. Okhai Ojeikere Gets Befitting Tribute
J.D. Okhai Ojeikere: Hairstyles and Headdresses, at the New Art Exchange, Nottingham, reveals the genius of this famous African photographer.
