The regional competition for emerging artists BE OPEN Regional Art, developed by Elena Baturina's humanitarian think-tank BE OPEN, is proud to announce the winners for the Western Africa region.

The regional competition for emerging artists BE OPEN Regional Art, developed by Elena Baturina's humanitarian think-tank BE OPEN, is proud ...

An archaeologist shows a group of visitors around excavations at the heart of Benin City in Nigeria, in an area that was once part of the royal palace of the Benin Kingdom. When visitors arrive at ...

The artistic trajectory of Olanrewaju Atanda is a beautiful and enthralling vicissitude in self-expression, born out of cultural ...

Provisional election results in Benin show that opposition parties lost all parliamentary seats weeks after a thwarted coup. The provisional results were announced Saturday evening by the ...

By Ngozi NwokeIn the heart of Lagos, a treasure trove of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage is left standing. The National Museum, a beacon of history and art, is a testament to the country’s vibrant ...

After a successful first outing, Recycling Matters II, a group show that examines issues of waste, utilityand material ...

In a world saturated with noise and relentless distraction, silence has become a radical act. Within Reach of Silence, a new ...

African cultural event inspired by FESMAN but plans to use a different name. Culture Minister Jean-Michel Abimbola confirms the openness during the Vodun Days cultural festival. The initiative aligns ...

With deeply rooted traditions—and a growing contemporary art and food scene—the nation of Benin is beginning to welcome ...

On the newly-renovated streets of Ouidah, thousands of Beninese and foreign tourists gathered this week to discover the ...

Witnessing Humanity” at the Met, with more than 100 artworks, and a gaze both inward and outward, is the artist’s first New ...