Category: Exhibitions
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This week, adidas Originals and GUAP celebrated the graduation of the 2024 Originals Creator Network (OCN) cohort, a creative career development programme for young emerging London talent. The celebration was held at London’s prestigious Somerset House, where the cohort of ‘Originals’ exhibited a diverse range of photographic, film, and graphic design works, created under this…
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STRANDS & STRUCTURES, an immersive photo-documentary exhibition by Concept Hair Artist Asia Clarke and Photographer Christian Saint. STRANDS & STRUCTURES unravels the intricate connections between our hair, our bodies, and the vibrant Anthropocene of Accra through photography. In this exhibition, we leverage the multifaceted storytelling power of the African hair aesthetic to delve into our…
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![Chinaza Agbor’s first solo exhibition is a surrealist explosion [@chinagbor]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chinaza-Agbor-The-Lady-2021-Oil-on-canvas-70-x-80-cm.-Courtesy-of-the-artist-and-Jeffrey-Deitch-1140x850.jpg)
Boldness exuberates from Texas-born Nigerian surrealist artist Chinaza Agbor’s artworks. That boldness is not only in the way she depicts figures – with vibrant colours and deep contrast – but also in the themes she portrays: the multi-identity experience, internal conflict, and Black womanhood. This November, the 28-year-old artist is taking over Camden’s Cob Gallery with her first…
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Positioned in the heart of West London, a city intrinsically tied to the heritage of the iconic House of Gucci, 180 Studios presents Gucci Cosmos; a remarkable immersive exhibition currently open until the 31st December 2023. Having premiered in Shanghai in April, this spectacular cutting-edge exhibition showcases and revives all of the House’s most iconic designs from over the…
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Tucked away on the bustling streets of South Kensington sits Gallery 1957. This year they have collaborated with WonderBuhle, an emerging South African artist; to showcase his first solo exhibition ‘Inkunzi Isematholeni’, which will be available for viewing until the 14th of October 2023. Curated by Azu Nwagbogu, WonderBuhle’s new body of work ‘Inkunzi Isematholeni’ takes…
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With fashion week coming to an end and the new beginnings of fall on the arise, October is a busy undoubtedly a month. GUAP’s got you covered so you don’t miss out on the happenings around town. Here are some exhibits to see this month: 1. Home As Corpus: Head of State’s Taofeek Abijako ditched…
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Tam Lin is a legendary ballad from the Scottish Borders dating back centuries. A traditional tale filled with magic, it celebrates female bravery, and has consequently been celebrated throughout time. Today, artist duo Titaness reinvents the story in their new exhibition Love is a state of mind at San Mei Gallery, in South London. Titaness…
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“Art is about articulating your own existence” – Kerry James Marshall When it comes to fine art, unexpected intersections often lead to the creation of powerful and thought-provoking works. One eyebrow-raising intersection that is commonly known by the masses and known by experience by small powerful circles, is the the fusion of art, drugs and…
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As you enter the first room of A World In Common: a new exhibition at TATE Modern featuring African contemporary photography, you are welcomed by the bold work Nigerian Monarchs from acclaimed photographer George Osodi. In his portraits, Osodi gorgeously depicts royals, in full regalia, from kingdoms across the country that have challenged, and keep on challenging, histories of…
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![AFRIKA YOUNG: London to CapeTown’s Extraordinary Squad of Young Dance by Rocio Chacon [@ro.ci.cha]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/light-in-me-and-the-moonsun-bright-sky_photoby_Rocio-Chacon-20-web-crop-1140x850.jpg)
Emerging from the artistic hub of Cape Town, JazzArt Dance Theatre stands as a haven for a new generation of exceptionally talented and innovative young dancers. Recently, their brilliance caught the attention of budding photographer Rocio Chacon, who presents her latest masterpiece, “Afrika Young.” With almost half a century of nurturing dance and honing young…