Market Gallery 1957 Is Expanding Ghana’s Art Scene—and Bringing It to the Rest of the World Its founder, Marwan Zakhem, said he is committed to supporting and promoting artists from West Africa and its diaspora. By Gameli Hamelo Apr 12, 2023 7:00 am
News Nigerian Photographer Stephen Tayo Shows His Range In New London Exhibition Lagos-based 28-year-old photographer Stephen Tayo has made a name for himself as a vivid documentor of Nigerians’ unique fashion sense for the New York Times, VICE, and Vogue, as well as… By Gameli Hamelo Dec 23, 2022 8:19 am
News In West Africa, a Budding Gallery Scene and a Thriving Fair Nurture Collectors A look at the collectors to know in Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire. By Gameli Hamelo Oct 6, 2022 9:30 am
Artists Award-Winning South African Artist Gabrielle Goliath Makes Her U.S. Debut with Stunning Dallas Installation The installation is a tribute to Uyinene Mrwetyana, a 19-year-old South African student, who was raped and murdered in 2019. By Gameli Hamelo Sep 21, 2022 8:22 am
Market An Auction House Specialist Is Rewriting the Rules of the African Art Market At Bonhams, Helene Love-Allotey has worked to create a more diverse picture of the continent and its diaspora. By Gameli Hamelo Jul 26, 2022 6:00 am
News Meet The Ghanaian-American Artist Helping Ghana Reclaim Its Royal History "Chieftaincy is truly the backbone and root of our Ghanaian culture," said Benissan. By Gameli Hamelo Jun 17, 2022 10:42 am
News Nigerian Megastar Mr Eazi is Teaming Up With Visual Artists Across Africa—See the First Collab for His New Single The first single on the album, "Legalize," features artwork by Beninese painter Patricorel. By Gameli Hamelo Jun 9, 2022 10:32 am
Artists Meet the Curator at the Center of Ghana’s Exploding Art Scene Ghana's art scene has begun to thrive — curator Essé Dabla-Attikpo has been at the center. By Gameli Hamelo May 17, 2022 12:21 pm