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John Akomfrah: Listening All Night To The Rain

John Akomfrah

May 16, 2026 — Aug 14, 2026

John Akomfrah: Listening All Night To The Rain

John Akomfrah

152 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4EA, UK

Dec 5, 2026 — Mar 5, 2027

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An upcoming exhibition at ArtReview pairs artists Richard Prince and Arthur Jafa to explore the ethics and aesthetics of image appropriation. Jafa's w…
exhibitionsApr 27, 2026
The article presents a curated guide to 13 current museum and gallery exhibitions across the UAE, including shows at Louvre Abu Dhabi, Foundry in Duba…
exhibitionsApr 24, 2026
The UAE art scene is currently hosting a diverse array of exhibitions across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah, despite regional disruptions. Key highligh…
exhibitionsApr 10, 2026
Artes Mundi has officially opened nominations for its 12th edition, inviting the global art community to propose artists for the prestigious biennial …
newsApr 7, 2026
The African Film Institute at e-flux launched its 2026 program with an event titled "Two Thousand Seasons: A Look Into 2026 and Beyond." The evening f…
eventsMar 30, 2026
This week’s art industry roundup highlights major shifts across the global market, including Art Basel’s announcement of 290 galleries for its flagshi…
newsFeb 23, 2026
Over 250 prominent cultural figures have signed an open letter protesting the abrupt departure of Devyani Saltzman from her role as Director of Arts a…
policyFeb 20, 2026
A comprehensive list of gallery exhibitions opening and closing in New York City for the week of February 9-15, 2026, has been published. The schedule…
exhibitionsFeb 9, 2026
A comprehensive guide details spring 2026 exhibitions at Houston-area art venues, including Blaffer Art Museum, Galveston Arts Center, Museum of Fine …
exhibitionsDec 18, 2025
The six artists shortlisted for the 2025 Artes Mundi 11 prize present works addressing displacement, colonial trauma, and migration amid divisive glob…
exhibitionsNov 17, 2025
Artist George Condo has left Hauser & Wirth and will now be jointly represented by Sprüth Magers and Skarstedt, marking a return to galleries with whi…
newsNov 10, 2025
Simone Leigh will present her largest-ever exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London in late 2027, featuring new monumental bronze and ceramic…
exhibitionsSep 26, 2025
The sixth edition of the Aichi Triennale, Japan's largest recurring contemporary art exhibition, opens under the title "A Time Between Ashes and Roses…
exhibitionsSep 12, 2025
Frieze has announced the collaborations, funds, and prizes for Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2025, working with arts organizations, foundations, Br…
exhibitionsAug 21, 2025
Artnet News' Wet Paint column reports on two summer art parties. The White Columns benefit auction in New York raised $350,000, with works donated by …
newsJul 3, 2025
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John Akomfrah: The Airport

John Akomfrah

May 27, 2023 — Aug 25, 2023

John Akomfrah: Five Murmurations

John Akomfrah

508 W 24th St, New York, NY 10011, United States

Sep 9, 2021 — Oct 16, 2021

John Akomfrah: The Unintended Beauty of Disaster

John Akomfrah

27 Bell St, London NW1 5BY, United Kingdom

Apr 13, 2021 — Jul 10, 2021

John Akomfrah

John Akomfrah

508 W 24th St, New York, NY 10011, United States

Jun 24, 2016 — Aug 12, 2016

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John Akomfrah: Listening All Night To The Rain
May 16, 2026
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