Themed ‘This is Africa’ , the African Culture and Design Festival showcased an impeccable variety of Traditional African Art, Modern and Contemporary Art, Design Installations, Lighting Design, Video Installations and other forms of Art and Design. The festival narrowed the creative spotlight on …
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ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Mind Blowing Modern African Architecture
From Nigeria to Morocco, a series of world class buildings representing the best of modern architecture are appearing across the continent. African Architecture seldom gets attention in the building and design press. However, recently across the continent, young national and international talent,…
Gucci Décor – Maximalist – Quirky – Whimsical
It’s no secret that Gucci’s new creative director Alessandro Michele has revived the brand like never before, with a sort of outrageously stunning maximalist vibe and a whole lot of playful quirky whimsicality. Fans can look forward to an exciting new high – the fashion house is extending …
Man in Black Essence – Laolu NYC X BVLGARI
Top Nigerian visual artist Laolu Senbanjo’s collaboration with BVLGARI is everything! BVLGARI MAN IN BLACK ESSENCE – a limited edition African inspired perfume by BVLGARI – is adorned with the artist’s signature Yoruba tribal and pays homage to Sango the God of Thunder. Laolu, w…
Knight Frank’s Luxury Investment Index – Top 5 Picks
The Knight Frank’s Luxury Investment Index (KFLII) tracks the performance of a theoretical basket of selected collectable asset classes using existing third-party indexes. Included in these collectable objects of passion are classic cars, wine, jewellery, coins, stamps, art, coloured diamonds, wa…
Ndidi Emefiele’s “Loud” Showing at Rosenfeld Porcini, London
Ndidi Emefiele is a Nigerian visual artist who was born in 1987 and holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Painting from Delta State University, Abraka. She recently obtained a Masters in Fine Art from the prestigious Slade School of Art, University College, London. She has had several gallery and m…
The First Ever Nigerian Pavilion at 57th Venice Biennale Opens Tomorrow!
Often described as ‘The Olympics of the Art World’, the Venice Biennale is the original biennale which others in the world are modeled after. Venice Art Biennale is the most prestigious international art festival in the world and for the first time in its 57 years, there will be a Nigerian Pavil…
Christie’s to offer Picasso’s portrait of Dora Maar
On May 15, Christie’s will offer Femme assise, robe bleue by Pablo Picasso as a highlight of its New York Impressionist and Modern Art Evening Sale (Estimate: $35,000,000-50,000,000). Painted on 25 October 1939, Femme assise, robe bleue is a searing portrait of Picasso’s lover, Dora Maar. Painted…
African Art on the Rise
The Late Ben Enwonwu’s ‘Spirit of Ogolo’ painting sold for £218,500 at the Bonham’s Africa auction on 26 May 2016. This is very high in terms of the sale of African art but this is not his highest selling work. In 2013, a set of sculptures were sold for £361,250, which is…
Spotlight on Yinka Ilori
On the surface Yinka Ilori is a product designer who creates beautiful furniture. Yet due to the uniqueness of his aesthetic he really is an artist. Upon examination of his designs he draws on his Nigerian and Yoruba heritage and sets his ancestry in a modern context. His designs are pure luxury …