Past exhibitions
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Hassan MUSA-THE CHICKEN CONSPIRACY: Paintings and Calligraphy
21 Sep - 24 Nov 2018 Press Release Hassan MUSA THE CHICKEN CONSPIRACY: Paintings and Calligraphy 21st September – 24th November 2018 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is... Read more -
MIGRATION: The Stories of Two Artists
21 Jun - 28 Jul 2018 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present MIGRATION: The Stories of Two Artists , featuring remarkable new collections by the Franco-Algerian mixed-media practitioner , Patrick Altes, and... Read more -
CONVERSATIONS + THE WOMAN CODE
27 Apr - 9 Jun 2018 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present CONVERSATIONS + THE WOMAN CODE , a solo exhibition featuring two series of stunning photographs by the Nigerian artist Àsìkò... Read more -
Etiyé Dimma Poulson & Stacey Okparavero
AWAKENING & POWER: Artistic Expressions Transcending Time 9 Feb - 17 Mar 2018 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present AWAKENING & POWER: Artistic Expressions Transcending Time, an exhibition of striking and original works by the Ethiopian-born sculptor, Etiyé Dimma... Read more
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EVANS MBUGUA - DIALOGUE
1 Dec 2017 - 27 Jan 2018 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present a solo exhibition by the Paris-based, Kenyan artist and designer Evans Mbugua. His first solo exhibition in London, DIALOGUE, presents... Read more -
HER STORY: Sisterhood That Transcends - REWA & DAGMAR VAN WEEGHEL
22 Sep - 23 Nov 2017 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present an exhibition of works by the emerging Nigerian artist, REWA, and the highly regarded Netherlands-based, Africa-focused photographer, Dagmar Van Weeghel.... Read more -
NELSON MAKAMO - SOULS OF AZANIA
22 Jun - 16 Sep 2017 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present an exhibition of works by the internationally acclaimed South African artist Nelson Makamo. His first solo exhibition in London... Read more -
"M" - MARIE-GENEVIEVE MORIN: MY ROOTS
12 May - 17 Jun 2017 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present an exhibition of works by the Haitian-Canadian artist Marie-Geneviève Morin, artistically known as 'M'. As her first solo exhibition... Read more
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A GROUP EXHIBITION FEATURING: CHIEF NIKE DAVIES-OKUNDAYE, CHIEF TOLA WEWE & GEORGE LILANGA
13 Apr - 6 May 2017 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present a group exhibition featuring works from the internationally acclaimed Nigerian artists Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye and Chief Tola Wewe, alongside... Read more -
DANIEL SORESA
23 Feb - 8 Apr 2017 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present the Ethiopian artist Daniel Soresa in a solo exhibition. Previously featured in a group show at the gallery, Soresa now... Read more -
Mimi Shodeinde & Imanni Da Silva
8 Dec 2016 - 11 Feb 2017 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present an exhibition of works by the Nigerian artist-designer Mimi Shodeinde and the Angolan artist Imanni Da Silva. Mimi Shodeinde is... Read more -
Africa My Africa - Connecting Boundaries
27 Oct - 3 Dec 2016 Africa My Africa - Connecting Boundaries is the theme of a new joint exhibition curated by the Gallery Of African Art (GAFRA) and Lahd Gallery. Each gallery is represented by... Read more
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MOMAR SECK
30 Sep - 22 Oct 2016 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present the award winning Senegalese artist Momar Seck in a solo exhibition. Momar is based in Geneva, where he teaches at... Read more -
Style Fusion - Àsìkò & Evans Mbugua
8 - 24 Sep 2016 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present Style Fusion is an exhibition of works by the Nigerian photographer Ade 'Àsìkò' Okelarin and the up-and-coming Kenyan artist-designer Evans... Read more -
Summer Exhibition 2016
17 Aug - 3 Sep 2016 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present a summer group exhibition of works by some of its artists from the continent and its Diaspora. Spread across two... Read more -
Yaw Obuobi - Threads of Art
14 Jul - 13 Aug 2016 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present Threads of Art, a solo exhibition of new and recent works by the acclaimed Ghanaian-born UK based artist, Emmanuel 'Yaw'... Read more
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Global African Profiles - Daniela Ribeiro & Ndidi Emefiele
28 Apr - 3 Jul 2016 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present Global African Profiles, an exhibition of works by acclaimed Angolan artist Daniela Ribeiro and Ndidi Emefiele, a dynamic new talent... Read more -
Group Exhibition--Abiodun Olaku, Tola Wewe and Phillip Kotokwa
23 Feb - 21 Apr 2016 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present an exhibition of contemporary paintings from Nigerian artists Tola Wewe and Abiodun Olaku, and sculptures from the Zimbabwean artist Phillip... Read more -
Nike Davies-Okundaye
The Power of One Woman Featuring Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye 10 Dec 2015 - 6 Feb 2016 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present The Power of One Woman, an exhibition of works by the internationally acclaimed Nigerian artist Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye. Featuring early... Read more -
Wiz Kudowor
Transcultural Expression 8 Oct - 5 Dec 2015 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present Transcultural Expression - a solo exhibition of early and recent paintings by the Ghanaian artist popularly known as Wiz Kudowor.... Read more
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Ilidio Candja Candja and Sergio Santimano
Mozambique: The Dialogue Continues 9 Sep - 3 Oct 2015 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present an exhibition of contemporary paintings and photography from Mozambique, featuring works by Ilidio Candja Candja and Sergio Santimano. Mozambique: The... Read more -
Wosene Worke Kosrof
WordPlay: Future Tense 11 Jun - 8 Aug 2015 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present WordPlay: Future Tense - a selected exhibition of new paintings by Wosene Worke Kosrof. WordPlay: Future Tense marks the welcome... Read more -
Ben Enwonwu MBE
Seven Decades of Artistic Production 30 Apr - 6 Jun 2015 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present Seven Decades of Artist Production - a selected exhibition of works by the pioneering Nigerian modernist Ben Enwonwu, curated by... Read more -
'POP-UP AFRICA'
L'association ELOWA, Benin 9 Dec 2014 - 24 Jan 2015 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) in partnership with L'association ELOWA is pleased to present a group exhibition of paintings and sculptures from the Republic of Benin. The exhibition, which... Read more
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Nike Davies-Okundaye
A Retrospective 9 Oct - 22 Nov 2014 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present an exhibition of works by acclaimed Nigerian artist Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye. Bringing together works from an international practice spanning over... Read more -
George Lilanga
The Spirit of Makonde 11 Sep - 4 Oct 2014 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present The Spirit of Makonde, an exhibition of works by the Tanzanian artistGeorge Lilanga. Featuring early etchings, paintings and sculptures, this... Read more -
GAFRA Summer Exhibition
One Year Retrospective 25 Jul - 30 Aug 2014 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present a summer group exhibition of works by artists from the African continent and its Diaspora. Spread across two floors, the... Read more -
Victor Ehikhamenor
Chronicles Of The Enchanted World 21 May - 19 Jul 2014 The Gallery of African Art is pleased to present Chronicles Of The Enchanted World - a solo exhibition of new and recent works by multi-talented Nigerian artist Victor Ehikhamenor. His... Read more
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'POP-UP AFRICA'
Is'Art Galerie, Madagascar 1 - 17 May 2014 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present a group exhibition of contemporary works by artists from the island nation of Madagascar. 'POP-UP AFRICA'™ with the Is'Art Galerie... Read more -
Valente MALANGATANA Ngwenya
The Matalana Visionary 20 Feb - 26 Apr 2014 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is pleased to present The Matalana Visionary - a solo exhibition of works by one of Africa's most distinguished contemporary artist Valente Malangatana Ngwenya... Read more -
'POP-UP AFRICA'
One Off Gallery, Kenya 4 - 15 Feb 2014 The Gallery of African Art ( GAFRA ) is delighted to announce the second exhibition from its successful 'POP-UP AFRICA'™ series. The aim of the series is to connect African... Read more -
Hassan Musa
Contemporary Calligraphy 21 Nov - 21 Dec 2013 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is delighted to present Contemporary Calligraphy, a solo exhibition of works by Hassan Musa, curated by art historian and lecturer Elsbeth Court. Featuring a... Read more
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Olu Amoda
Cequel II 19 Sep - 31 Oct 2013 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is delighted to present Cequel II , an exhibition by Nigerian artist Olu Amoda. Cequel II will feature a selection of new and recent... Read more -
'POP-UP AFRICA'
Nike Arts Gallery, Lagos 5 - 14 Sep 2013 The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) is delighted to announce a new exhibition series showcasing galleries from the African continent. 'POP-UP AFRICA' aims to connect African art galleries and artists... Read more -
Wosene Worke Kosrof
WordPlay 27 Jun - 26 Jul 2013 The Gallery of African Art is delighted to present WordPlay, an exhibition by Ethiopian artist Wosene Worke Kosrof, curated by Mesai Haileleul and Raku Sile. WordPlay is the gallery's official... Read more -
Bruce Onobrakpeya
Art & Literature 24 May - 21 Jun 2013 The Gallery of African Art is pleased to present the exhibition, Art & Literature by artist Bruce Onobrakpeya, an innovator in printmaking and a key cultural figure in Nigeria. The... Read more