Group Exhibitions

1884-1915: An Artistic Position is still on view at the National Art Gallery of Namibia in Windhoek, Namibia until March 12, 2016

This exhibition explores the German colonial era in Namibia by presenting together works of artists based in Namibia and Germany. That era was marked by the influence of Germany over Namibia and has left its own deep scars due to the resulting atrocities. The markers are still visible today with the old German architecture, the memorials, and the numerous graves that have become part of the country’s landscape. Through their works, each artist in their own way suggests an approach to raise awareness and understand this historic reality. The exhibition does not make a definite statement; rather it is a series of positions that come together in a platform from which to create dialogue.

Red Africa is still on view at Calvert 22 in London, United Kingdom until April 3, 2016

Red Africa is a seasonal programme on the legacy of cultural relationships between Africa, the Soviet Union, and related countries during the Cold War. The season presents the responses of contemporary artists to the geopolitical and cultural relationships forged during this period, incorporating film, public art, propaganda, and photography. The highlight of this season, the exhibition Things Fall Apart is featuring artists, filmmakers and groups from across Africa, Asia, Europe and North America.  Accompanying the exhibition, a series of talks, film screenings, and other events will take place at Calvert 22. Throughout the season, a number of films will be screened, covering four decades of filmmaking practice originating from or influenced by the continent.

Solo Exhibitions

Gareth Nyandoro: Paper Cut is still on view at Tiwani Contemporary in London, United Kingdom until March 19, 2016

Nyandoro is known for his large works on paper, which often spill out of their two-dimensional frame and into installations including paper scraps and objects found in the markets of Harare, where he is based. His interest in objects and everyday commerce translates into the manifest materiality of his work, but also in its iconography, as he closes in on details from the market place. He prepares the various elements of his compositions separately, before assembling them together on large sheets of canvas. The result is a collaged aesthetic, suggesting the makeshift aesthetics of the market. Nyandoro has developed a unique technique, derived from etching, and inspired by his training as a printmaker. He has named his technique “Kucheka cheka”, after the Shona verb cheka, which means “to cut”.

Art Fairs

Armory Focus: African Perspectives is open at Piers 94 in New York, United States from March 3 to 6, 2016

Armory Focus is an invitational section on Pier 94 that explores the artistic landscape of a different region each year. With a focus on Africa, this edition is curated by Julia Grosse and Yvette Mutumba, founders of Contemporary And, an online platform for contemporary art from African perspectives. They selected 15 galleries that are each presenting a single artist, as well as 8 artists whose special projects are presented throughout the Armory Show. As part of the Focus, a symposium is gathering discussions on the diverse practices of artists, curators, and collectors from Africa and the diaspora. The panel will address the challenges that are posed to each as they balance their time between supporting their local creative industries, while at the same time operating on the global stage.

Pulse Contemporary Art Fair is open at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York, United States from March 3 to 6, 2016

An important satellite fair during Armory Week, Pulse continues to provide its international community of emerging and established galleries with a dynamic platform for connecting with a global audience. The fair offers visitors an engaging environment in which to discover and collect the most compelling contemporary art being produced today. The fair organizes Perspectives, a series of lectures that encourage discussion between industry insiders and the public by exploring ideas within contemporary art and the art market. Through Conversations, the fair also provides a platform for galleries to explore new visual and conceptual dialogues between two artists they represent.