Dear Friends,
A quick reminder that our physical locations are closed for the summer.
We can’t wait to share new experiences with you when we’re back.
Lagos reopens August 31st
London reopens September 5th
Los Angeles reopens September 12th
See you soon.
📸: Olajide Ayeni
View now:
‘Dambe Boxers’ @byAyobami
In these series, Ogungbe showcases the storied realities of Dambe Boxers, a form of boxing associated with the Hausa people of West Africa.
Explore now by visiting our @artsy OVR: artsy.net/viewing-room/rele-…
We are excited to be in Basel this week showing a stunning solo presentation by Gladys Kalichini titled Uyu mukate upela ubumi (This bread gives life).
The fair is open till June 16th, 12:00-20:00 each day. Visit us in Stand 8.
#rele #Liste #artfair #basel #installation
We are thrilled to highlight represented artist Yoma Emore, a textile artist who uses fabric as a means of storytelling. Emore’s work which weaves together personal experiences, history and archival materials is part of Woven Sanctuaries on view now until June 22 at Rele, LA.
We are excited to highlight Agnes Waruguru, a Kenyan artist based in Nairobi, whose exploratory and experimental work is part of Woven Sanctuaries on view now until June 22 at our Los Angeles gallery.
#rele #relelosangeles #africanart #wovensanctuaries #contemporaryafricanart
We are thrilled to highlight Rawan Abbas, a multidisciplinary artist based in Cairo, Egypt, who uses fabric to explore history through intimacy and emotions. Her work which takes on both traditional and experimental approaches to textile art are on view until June 22 at Rele, LA.
On View Now…
Discover Marcellina Akpojotor’s “Joy of More Worlds” at Rele, London until June 8th.
Marcellina Akpojotor | Pyjama Sisters | 2023 | Fabric, acrylic and oil on canvas | 77 x 60 in
#MarcellinaAkpojotor #rele #relelondon #culturalidentity #ankara #fabric #community
Marcellina Akpojotor’s @MarcellinaOA Collaged Paintings Celebrate Motherhood and Ancestral Memory artsy.net/article/artsy-edit… via @artsy
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We are excited to announce the 2024 Class of
@TutuFellows.
Please read the announcement here and congratulate them!!
alinstitute.org/news/the-202…
Rele Arts Foundation @ReleGallery
Residency open call for emerging artists from Nigeria.
Deadline: April 30, 2024
releartsfoundation.org/young…
PLATFORM Centre
Call for independent curatorial research proposals.
Deadline: April 30, 2024
platformcentre.org/submissio…
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I had the honour of talking to artist Peju Alatise (@pejutheartist) for @ElephantMag about her gorgeous art, Yoruba mythology, her girl hero Sim, childhood & uplifting marginalised children & their imaginary worlds when they endure the unimaginable🦋👇🌈
elephant.art/discovering-the…
Featuring our Founding Director @denrelesonariwo
Women gallerists from London to Lagos are creating networks of support to challenge a male-dominated art world. artsy.app/4aq1Th4
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Multi-talented artist, architect, and author Peju Alatise recently inaugurated Rele Gallery, the first and only contemporary African art gallery on Dover Street in London. spklr.io/6010o8sE
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Peju Alatise's work gives me life. It was such joy to finally see a solo exhibition of hers in London.
Well done to @ReleGallery on their new space in London. It's so encouraging to see more African-owned art galleries in Mayfair.
#art #contemporaryart #relegallery #pejualatise
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📣📣📣 Happy to share my works with y’all!
We are delighted to announce - 'Joy of More Worlds' - @MarcellinaOA 's first solo exhibition in the UK, running 11 April to 18 May.
This much anticipated exhibition is accompanied by a comprehensive monograph. Pre-order here: rele.co/publications
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Closing soon - Kenji Lim: Spend time not thinking about tomorrow @IMTgallery and Peju Alatise: We came with the last rain @ReleGallery, both in my #TopPicks for @worldofFAD >> fadmagazine.com/2024/03/09/t… #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
It was a pleasure having artist Soo Kim stop by our LA gallery last week!
'Mapping Structures: Across Worlds' featuring works by Soo Kim, @art_repatrick and @paul_onditi is on view now until March 30th.
We are delighted to announce - 'Joy of More Worlds' - @MarcellinaOA 's first solo exhibition in the UK, running 11 April to 18 May.
This much anticipated exhibition is accompanied by a comprehensive monograph. Pre-order here: rele.co/publications
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The Top 5 Art Exhibitions to see in London in March as chosen by the @londonartcritic buff.ly/4c7Q296 with @IMTgallery @ReleGallery @SarabandeFDN @HyphaStudios @simsreedgallery














































