“Le goût de la mangue” : a fruity artistic journey in the company of Rachel Marsil at the Cécile Fakhoury gallery in Abijan
The art space at Abidjan's Cécile Fakhoury Gallery comes alive with the vibrant, immersive colors of the exhibition “Le goût de la mangue” (“The taste of mango”). Presented until September…
“Gléhoué – Home of the Earth (Maison de la Terre)”: contemporary art from Benin exclusively at OpenArtExchange
Numerous initiatives are emerging to highlight the relevance, depth and creativity of contemporary African art. Between art fairs, traveling exhibitions and competitions that showcase the players on this art scene,…
“Measures Lullabies and Whispers”: an exploration of Joël Andrianomearisoa’s poetic art at Berlin’s Ifa Gallery
Over time, words slowly fade into oblivion, while the body retains the imprints of the rhythm and bewitching vibrations of lullabies. Joël Andrianomearisoa weaves a new narrative in the middle…
“Découvertes #6”: a visual journey at the LouiSimone Guirandou gallery through the art of four African talents
In a dynamic move to celebrate local creativity, LouiSimone Guirandou Gallery organizes an annual group show entitled “Découvertes”. This event highlights promising young Ivorian artists, embodying the future of contemporary…
Joe Sam: telling the story through color and form
Colorful works, recycled materials and profound visual expression, Joe Sam charms the art scene with his discordant, unique and immersive creations. As a mixed-media painter and installation artist, he has…
From the classroom to the gallery: contemporary art as seen by the new generation through the exhibition “ Des enfants à l’œuvre ! (Children at work!)
Contemporary African art, now more than ever at the forefront of the global art scene, is a vector of all possibilities. A factor of change, rallying and discovery of the…
“Six Prayers”: an aesthetic exploration of the spiritual universe through King Houndekpinkou’s sculptural totems at Southern Guild Gallery
Southern Guild gallery presents the exhibition "Six Prayers" by French-Beninese artist King Houndekpinkou until August 22. Known for her immersive and singular artistic language, the artist captivates the public with…
Delali Amegah’s striking look at the “Afropean Girl” photo exhibition
The richness of black skin is a precious legacy, conveying African identity and enabling proud self-assertion throughout the world. However, in societies still steeped in prejudice and racism, this same…
“النوم تعال Things I Knew When I Was Young”: an artistic dive by Amna Elhassan into childhood and its paradoxes
Until August 17, Sudanese artist Amna Elhassan transports Sakhile&Me gallery's art space into a nostalgic, sweetly imbued atmosphere, evoking childhood memories in visitors. Under the moving title of "النوم تعال…
“i want to climb inside every word and lick the salty neck of each letter”: a sensorial artistic exploration by Kameelah Janan Rasheed
Kameelah Janan Rasheed makes a grand entrance on the Californian art scene with her exhibition entitled "i want to climb inside every word and lick the salty neck of each…