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Inside Eniwaye Oluwaseyi’s New Exhibitions on Memory, Migration, and Home
Nigerian artist Eniwaye Oluwaseyi is currently presenting two solo exhibitions in Luxembourg City and Paris, both titled Buried Roots Up in the Air. Hosted at Zidoun-Bossuyt Gallery, the shows explore themes of memory, migration, and the idea of home. Through his paintings, Oluwaseyi creates emotional spaces that reflect both personal and shared experiences.
61st Venice Biennale: Victoria-Idongesit Udondian Turns Discarded Clothing Into a Powerful Story of Labour and Memory
At the 61st Venice Biennale, Nigerian artist Victoria-Idongesit Udondian is using discarded clothing to tell a bigger story about labour, migration, memory, and the environmental cost of global fashion. Curated by Koyo Kouoh under the title In Minor Keys, her work is part of the Biennale’s International Exhibition. Through fabric, sound, and installation, Udondian asks viewers to think about where clothes come from, who handles them, and where they end up.
“This Is Bigger Than Me” — Ibrahim Mahama Demands Justice After Incident
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has announced plans to take legal action after an alleged assault involving members of the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team, widely known as the “Black Maria.” The incident reportedly happened on Saturday evening in Tamale while the artist was returning from mosque with family members in a bus linked to the Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art.
Where Africa's
Art Story Is Told.
Kyekyekule Africa is the definitive platform for contemporary African art — curating spotlights, exhibitions, open calls, and stories that define the continent's creative landscape.
Inside Eniwaye Oluwaseyi’s New Exhibitions on Memory, Migration, and Home
Nigerian artist Eniwaye Oluwaseyi is currently presenting two solo exhibitions in Luxembourg City and Paris, both titled Buried Roots Up in the Air. Hosted at Zidoun-Bossuyt Gallery, the shows explore themes of memory, migration, and the idea of home. Through his paintings, Oluwaseyi creates emotional spaces that reflect both personal and shared experiences.
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61st Venice Biennale: Victoria-Idongesit Udondian Turns Discarded Clothing Into a Powerful Story of Labour and Memory
At the 61st Venice Biennale, Nigerian artist Victoria-Idongesit Udondian is using discarded clothing to tell a bigger story about labour, migration, memory, and the environmental cost of global fashion. Curated by Koyo Kouoh under the title In Minor Keys, her work is part of the Biennale’s International Exhibition. Through fabric, sound, and installation, Udondian asks viewers to think about where clothes come from, who handles them, and where they end up.
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“This Is Bigger Than Me” — Ibrahim Mahama Demands Justice After Incident
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has announced plans to take legal action after an alleged assault involving members of the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team, widely known as the “Black Maria.” The incident reportedly happened on Saturday evening in Tamale while the artist was returning from mosque with family members in a bus linked to the Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art.
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Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has announced plans to take legal action after an alleged assault involving members of the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team, widely known as the “Black Maria.” The incident reportedly happened on Saturday evening in Tamale while the artist was returning from mosque with family members in a bus linked to the Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art.
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At the 61st Venice Biennale, Nigerian artist Victoria-Idongesit Udondian is using discarded clothing to tell a bigger story about labour, migration, memory, and the environmental cost of global fashion. Curated by Koyo Kouoh under the title In Minor Keys, her work is part of the Biennale’s International Exhibition. Through fabric, sound, and installation, Udondian asks viewers to think about where clothes come from, who handles them, and where they end up.
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AOCA Expands African Contemporary Art Presence With New U.S. Exhibition
Art of Contemporary Africa has opened a new group exhibition in San Francisco, bringing contemporary African art into one of America’s major cultural spaces. Titled Memory in Motion, the exhibition explores how memory shapes identity, history, and personal experience. Through painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, the show presents different artistic voices connected by themes of diaspora, belonging, and cultural reflection.
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All OpportunitiesPro Helvetia African Artist Residency 2026
'A fully funded residency programme connecting African artists with creative practitioners in Switzerland. The residency encourages experimentation, cultural exchange, and the development of new interdisciplinary projects.
April 13, 2026
Art X Lagos 2026 — Artist Applications
'Applications are open for artists and galleries wishing to participate in Art X Lagos 2026. The fair celebrates contemporary African art and provides opportunities to connect with collectors, curators, and international audiences.
May 20, 2026
Solo Exhibitions @ Oliewenhuis Art Museum
'Oliewenhuis Art Museum invites emerging and established artists to submit proposals for solo exhibitions. Selected artists will receive curatorial support and the opportunity to showcase their work in one of South Africa’s leading public art museums.
March 29, 2026
British Council Arts Grants — Africa Programme
'Funding opportunities for artists, cultural organisations, and creative initiatives that promote collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development across Africa and the UK.
May 1, 2026
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