In Ejiro Fenegal’s work, women are portrayed as powerful symbols of strength and beauty, delving into the complexities of the human condition which ensnares the mind characterized by fear, doubt, and hate.
In this photo essay, we highlight five works by African female artists living and working in the diaspora. Featuring art by some of the artists whose work has had an impression on me over the years, there are also commentaries on the selected works from their most current body of
Okaro’s work is a vibrant tapestry of portraiture, fine art, documentary, and fashion photography. Her captivating images, influenced by love, melancholy, and black beauty, feature black women and men in vivid, culturally infused portraits.
In her portrayal of the female body, Mobolaji Ogunrosoye has perfected her manipulation of photography and collage. Through her process of distorting the photographs of her subjects, the Nigerian conceptual artist investigates her ideas of perception.
In the reimagination of the African identity, artists are creating new worlds that intertwine with history and the fantastical visions of the future. Afrofutrism is a way for artists to explore new ideas and philosophies using elements of art, science, philosophy, and mixed media to promote experimentation and collaboration across
Cob is proud to present Kindness and Hospitality from a Foreigner, the debut UK solo exhibition of painting and sculpture by Texan-Nigerian artist Chinaza Agbor. The daughter of Nigerian migrants to the United States, Agbor’s work attempts to make sense of Black female identity through the prism of her own personal
Stephen Friedman Gallery presents ‘Free The Wind, The Spirit, and The Sun’ – a new exhibition by British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE RA – and the first to take place at its new London home on Cork Street, Mayfair. Having joined in 1996, Shonibare is one of the gallery’s longest
Wangari Mathenge, A Day of Rest (Inviolata, Rahema and Julia), 2023, oil on canvas. Credit: Courtesy the artist and Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London Pippy Houldsworth Gallery is proud to present Wangari Mathenge’s second solo exhibition in London, comprising paintings and a room-size installation from her new series, A Day of Rest. Prompted
The co-founders of Bwo Gallery, Brice and Noelle, spoke with Omenai about the need to support artists on the continent, building a space to promote dialogues between Cameroon and the rest of the world, as well as their roles as advocates for Cameroon in the international art market scene through
For ages, florals have served as an inspiration to artists, evoking themes of beauty, growth, and cultural symbolism. From the vibrantly expressive sunflowers of Vincent van Gogh, the flower paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol’s flowers series, the rendering of Jeff Koons monstrously cute puppy installations, and the playful multicolour
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