Cambridge University’s Jesus College to Return Looted Bronze Sculptures to Nigeria

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Cambridge University’s Jesus College to Return Looted Bronze Sculptures to Nigeria A bronze cockerel at Cambridge University that had been looted in a British raid to Nigeria will now be repatriation. The Benin bronze, known as an Okukor, was bequeathed to Jesus College in 1930. Read More

Moshekwa Langa: Tropic of Capricorn Stevenson Gallery, Cape Town is currently presenting Tropic of Capricorn, a solo exhibition by Moshekwa Langa. For his third exhibition with the gallery, Langa introduces new large-scale works on canvas alongside mixed-media collages, portraits and spectral paintings on paper. Read More

Haus Der Kunst: Interiorities From November 29 to March 29, 2020, Haus der Kunst will present Interiorities, a group show by Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Leonor Antunes, Henrike Naumann, Adriana Varejão. The exhibition is curated by Anna Schneider, assisted by Dimona Stöckle. Read More

Arthouse Foundation: Tingyun Yin and Katrin Winkler From November 28 to December 4, Arthouse Foundation will present exhibitions by Katrin Winkler and Tingyun Yin, in conclusion of their residencies. Read More

The Banana Republic From November 30 to December 12, A Whitespace Creative Agency will present The Banana Republic a joint exhibition of satirical take on happenings in Nigeria by Akinwolere and Agemo Sewanu Francis. The series poses a provocation to the viewer, on the serious issues that fail to be given due attention, whilst finding hope in humour. Read More

Mickalene Thomas: A Moment’s Pleasure The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) recently opened Mickalene Thomas: A Moment’s Pleasure, a large-scale, site-specific installation that has transformed every aspect of the museum’s east entrance and two-floor East Lobby. Read More

Ken Nwadiogbu: Contemporealism Ken Nwadiogbu, popularly known as KenArt, is a Nigerian-born multidisciplinary artist. Self-taught, he calls his method “Contemporealism” —a fusion of hyper-realism and contemporary art. Read More

Intersections – Within the Global South From November 28 to January 16, THIS IS NOT A WHITE CUBE in collaboration with Gallery MOMO and Banco Económico will present Intersections – Within the Global South, a group show that brings together 16 international contemporary artists. Read More

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