L'Imaginaire Africain

02/05/2026

: The 61st Venice Biennale opens in ten days. But, details regarding how exactly the United States is financing its pavilion of Alma Allen sculptures remain unclear. In the absence of tent-pole sponsors like the Ford Foundation and the Mellon Foundation—who both supported Jeffrey Gibson’s pavilion in 2024—the pavilion’s commissioner, the American Arts Conservancy, is soliciting donations.

The U.S. government traditionally contributes $375,000 towards each of its Biennale pavilions. Alas, these presentations typically cost seven figures. Allen’s is no different. His installation “significantly exceeds the federal grant amount,” a State Department spokesperson told Hyperallergic.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4t9lJGp

Article by Vittoria Benzine

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Pictured: A view of the US-american pavillion for the 55th Venice Biennale 2013 in Venice, Italy featuring an installation by Sarah Sze (Photo by Felix Hörhager/picture alliance via Getty Images)

03/04/2026

Speaking on the occasion of a new gallery opening at 980 Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side this spring, Larry Gagosian reflected on his many successes—and two notable failures.

His short-lived San Francisco gallery, which opened in 2016 near SFMoMA and closed in 2021, was one such failure. At the time, a spokesperson framed the closing as an effort to “consolidate and strengthen Gagosian’s presence in California.” In the interview with Elle Decor, the mega-dealer was quite a bit blunter. “It just failed,” Gagosian said. “I mean, nobody showed up. It was so depressing. I’d fly up there for an opening, and there’s nobody there. I’d go, What the f— am I doing here?”

Read more: https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/art-dealer-larry-gagosian-san-francisco-gallery-commenets-1234779735/

17/02/2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a titan of the Civil Rights Movement, who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Martin Luther King Jr, carried the fight to the ballot as a presidential candidate, negotiated the release of hostages across the globe, and boldly challenged corporations on diversity and voting rights, has died.

A proud HBCU alum (NCAT '64).
A relentless advocate.
A historic voice for justice.

His influence and impact will echo for generations.

26/01/2026

26/01/2026

21/01/2026

It will be a beautiful biennale

The Ghanaian artist Amoako Boafo will present new and recent works at the Museo di Palazzo Grimani in Venice this spring in his first solo show in Italy. The show will be co-organised by Gagosian Gallery which represents the artist, and coincide with the 61st Venice Biennale (9 May-22 November).

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/01/16/amoako-boafo-solo-exhibition-venice-2026-biennale

02/01/2026

Fresh start… our mission is to create collaboration in order to formate people’s mindset to The African Imaginary outside of the imported ones meaning the western, the Arabian and non indigenous religious imaginary.

02/10/2025

Save the Date as the Art season is blossoming even more…

24/09/2025

There is “more to the salon scene than first meets the eye”: https://bbc.in/4nnMncE

03/08/2025

| The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York