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beneath the surface exhibition : uche uguru

Imagine peeling back layers of fabric and paint

beneath the surface exhibition : chike emembo

negative space is more than an absence

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Country in Focus: Sierra Leone's Art Scene Emerging Anew
Country in Focus

Country in Focus: Sierra Leone's Art Scene Emerging Anew

Sierra Leone, a country that has faced its share of challenges, is emerging anew as a vibrant cultural hub, driven by the creativity and resilience of its artists. After the civil war (1991-2002) d...

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Sarah's Stories: 'Beneath the Surface', The Strength in Vulnerability
Sarah‘s Stories

Sarah's Stories: 'Beneath the Surface', The Strength in Vulnerability

The exhibition "Beneath the Surface: The Strength in Vulnerability" brings together three remarkable artists—Uche Uguru, Chike Emembo, and Judith Yahaya—who invite us to reconsider vulnerability as...

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Artist in Focus: Imal Silva
Artist in Focus

Artist in Focus: Imal Silva

Imal Silva’s life is a testament to the power of creative rediscovery. Born in 1971 and straddling the cultural landscapes of Sri Lanka and Nigeria, Silva spent decades balancing entrepreneurship a...

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Artist in Focus: Victor Chibuike
Artist in Focus

Artist in Focus: Victor Chibuike

Victor Chibuike is a photographer and art director whose work transcends the ordinary, diving deep into the recesses of the human mind to create art that is both enigmatic and profoundly impactful....

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Sarah's Stories: Black Joy and Resilience at 'When We See Us' in Basel

Sarah's Stories: Black Joy and Resilience at 'When We See Us' in Basel

The Rhine sparkles as I walk through Basel, a city where tradition meets contemporary art. My destination is Kunstmuseum Basel, where the "When We See Us" exhibition awaits—a must-see for anyone wh...

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Sarah's Stories: Healing and Forgiveness in Helen Nzete's "The Year of Knots"
Sarah‘s Stories

Sarah's Stories: Healing and Forgiveness in Helen Nzete's "The Year of Knots"

We are delighted to present Helen Nzete's latest exhibition, "The Year of Knots." This powerful and contemporary showcase beautifully explores themes of healing and forgiveness through the intricat...

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