The Nigerian Modernism exhibition at Tate Modern is massive. With work by over 50 artists from across 50 years to be displayed, the curators faced a dilemma as to how present so much from so many. Their solution was to focus on key individuals and key groups, from Ben...
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Nigerian Modernism – A Radical Reframing of African Art History – Book Review
In a cultural field long defined by Western narratives, Nigerian Modernism arrives as a necessary act of reclamation. Published to accompany a landmark exhibition, this hardback traces the rise of modern art in Nigeria from the aftermath of the Second World War to the...
Jonathan Yeo Portrait of Malala Raises £49k For Nigerian Education Charities
A Painting by British artist Jonathan Yeo of Malala Yousafzai the Pakistani schoolgirl and campaigner has sold at auction for $82,000 (£49,000) at a New York auction. Yousafzai, who is now just 16-year-old was shot by the Taliban in 2012 for actively protesting...
Yinka Shonibare Patterns of Power The Arc Winchester – John K Grande
Fanciful! Yinka Shonibare examines the metabolism of cultural history with a global grip on race. As a Nigerian-British artist, he has a gentle irreverence for Patterns of Power, hence the show’s title. Among his recent works, African Flower Magic (2025) uses...
London Art Exhibitions 2026 An Artlyst Month by Month Guide
2026 promises an exciting new programme of art exhibitions opening in London. Artlyst has put together a month-by-month guide to steer you through this plethora of exhibitions. 2026 will see solo shows by Modern British and Contemporary greats Lucian Freud, David...
Maria Balshaw To Leave Tate After Transformative Nine-Year Tenure
After nearly a decade at the helm, Maria Balshaw will leave her post as Director of Tate next spring, closing out a tenure that has steered the institution through expansion, turbulence, and no small amount of debate about what a national museum should be in the 21st...
Standing Firm In Power And Pride: Windrush Generation Black History Month Exhibition At Westfield Stratford City – Lee Sharrock
A colourful celebration of heritage, resilience, and unity, the Windrush Generation Black History Month exhibition at several locations, including Westfield Stratford City, showcases over 100 artists whose works honour cultural pride, community, and the enduring...
Frieze London 2025: What Sold And What The Dealers Said – Report
This year's Frieze London and Frieze Masters drew an estimated 90,000 visitors from 108 countries, a figure that underlines London's ongoing pull as a global meeting point for art, ideas and influence. The surge in attendance included record numbers of museum groups...
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