ArtBamako's photography biennale returns with a call to retell African stories
The 15th Rencontres de Bamako open on 26 November under the theme "Refabulation(s)", with an official selection of 49 artists.
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Bamako's photography biennale returns with a call to retell African stories
The 15th Rencontres de Bamako open on 26 November under the theme "Refabulation(s)", with an official selection of 49 artists.
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Art1-54 London turns to African modernism for its 14th edition
From 15 to 18 October at Somerset House, the contemporary African art fair adds a spotlight on modernist pioneers, led by the exhibition West Wind.
ArtIbrahim Mahama brings a 'harvest time' of African independence to Paris
From 22 October, the Fondation Cartier gives the Ghanaian artist his first major Paris exhibition, shared with nine invited artists and collectives.
ArtPaul Kodjo's Abidjan photo novels arrive at the Palais de Tokyo
From 21 October, the Paris art centre devotes a major solo exhibition to the Ivorian photographer who gave the photo novel Ivorian faces.
ArtDak'Art 2026 names its artists — and makes fragility its subject
The 16th Dakar Biennale has unveiled 54 visual artists and 21 designers ahead of its opening on 19 November.
ArtLubumbashi turns to Mudimbe’s library
The Lubumbashi Biennale builds its 2026 edition on the archives of the late Congolese philosopher V. Y. Mudimbe.
ArtBarbara Wildenboer opens “Invasive Archives” in Abidjan
At LouiSimone Guirandou Gallery until 23 December, an exhibition on how systems of classification still shape the way we read landscapes and histories.
ArtIbrahim Mahama prepares “The Harvest Season” for Paris
From 22 October, Fondation Cartier presents the Ghanaian artist alongside nine associate artists and collectives.
ArtAbidjan Art Fair 2026: what the sixth edition says about the city’s ambition
Two days at Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire around one idea: art at the heart of the city.
ArtWhere African art is moving this October
Abidjan, London, Paris, Bonnieux: the month’s essential dates, in one map.
Art1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
London · 15–18 October 2026 · Somerset House
ArtIbrahim Mahama — The Harvest Season
Paris · 22 October 2026 – 28 February 2027 · Fondation Cartier
ArtAKAA — Also Known As Africa
Paris · 23–25 October 2026 · Carreau du Temple
ArtInvasive Archives — Barbara Wildenboer
Abidjan · 17 September – 23 December 2026 · LouiSimone Guirandou Gallery
ArtSungi Mlengeya — Earth and Sky
Paris · 5 September – 24 October 2026 · Les filles du calvaire
ArtAfroblue
Bonnieux, France · Extended until 31 October 2026 · Fondation Blachère
ArtObou Gbais
Visual artist · Côte d’Ivoire
ArtIbrahim Mahama
Artist · Ghana
ArtSungi Mlengeya
Painter · Tanzania
ArtLouiSimone Guirandou Gallery
Contemporary art gallery · Abidjan
ArtAïcha Kouadio
Visual artist · Painting & mixed media
ArtNight Market No. 03
Aïcha Kouadio · 2026
€1,850ArtNight Market No. 05
Aïcha Kouadio · 2026
€1,400ArtLagoon Light, study
Aïcha Kouadio · 2026
€650ArtBoutique hotel art collection
Painters & sculptors · Budget €18,000–€25,000
€25,000 budget