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JOMAD! Because ART is colorful! Through this interplay, JOMAD transforms lived experience into visual language, situating her figures within environments that evoke memory, reflection, and personal transformation. A key aspect of her visual vocabulary is what the artist describes as “experimental repetition.” Recurring floral motifs and rhythmic color structures create a sense of continuity across her compositions, evoking the layered echoes of memory and emotional experience. Through these repeating patterns, her paintings develop a dynamic tension between familiarity and transformation, where the vitality of nature and the presence of the human figure coexist in an evolving narrative of identity and resilience. Few weeks for discovering her universe in INNER GARDENS duo show. More on

It’s time for TIFFANY ALFONSECA The work of Tiffany Alfonseca celebrates Afro-Caribbean identity and the richness of Dominican culture through a female figure that conveys strength, memory, and pride. Through vibrant colors and intimate scenes, nature, calmness, and everyday life intertwine culturally, creating a universe where Afro-descendant roots connect with daily experiences. Each element becomes a symbol of heritage, belonging, and connection, transforming art into living culture. Artwork: Huelo a soledad sin ti, 2023 @tiffanyalfonseca Discover more available works by the artist on our website and immerse yourself in her vibrant visual universe. #artgallery #artcontemporain #contemporaryafricanart

JOMAD IN INNER GARDENS ! JOMAD’s work has been presented in solo and duo exhibitions in France and Spain. Her practice has also been featured in group exhibitions in Paris, Los Angeles, and Johannesburg. In 2025, she received recognition at the 7th Biennale d’Art Contemporain organized by the Mairie du 11ᵉ arrondissement in Paris. Beyond the gallery context, the artist actively engages with public space through murals and commissioned projects, notably in Cayenne in French Guiana as well as on university campuses in Saint-Denis and Guyane. Her participation in residencies—including 59 Rivoli in Paris and the Skopelos Art Foundation in Greece—reflects an ongoing commitment to dialogue between artistic practice, place, and community. Through a body of work that unites structural thinking with emotional sensitivity, JOMAD constructs visual territories where body, memory, and environment converge, inviting viewers to enter spaces shaped by color, rhythm, and lived experience. Ask for the pdf catalogue and available artworks ! More on @jomad_ @galeriesdartcat #artexhibitions #jomad #artcollection

Blooming Souls: The Poetic Portraits of OLIVER OKOLO ————- In this new series, Oliver Okolo deepens his exploration of contemporary portraiture through intimate compositions where flowers become silent protagonists within the narrative. Each work presents figures suspended between contemplation and memory, surrounded by a warm, almost spiritual atmosphere. The golden sunflowers and delicate violet blooms are not merely decorative elements; they emerge as symbols of transformation and sensitivity. The gaze of each subject, direct, calm, and profoundly human reveals the emotional connection that defines Okolo’s pictorial universe. With remarkable technical sensitivity, the artist merges references from classical European painting with a contemporary African vision. Oliver Okolo uses light, texture, and psychological detail to construct portraits of striking emotional depth. His ornamental backgrounds and carefully balanced color palettes create a sense of timeless elegance, while the floral presence introduces softness, vulnerability, and vitality. Okolo’s practice is distinguished by his innovative hybrid technique: hyper-realistic faces rendered with meticulous precision coexist with looser, expressive brushwork in the bodies and backgrounds, creating a unique visual tension between realism and painterly expression. This material and conceptual fusion reflects what the artist describes as “Classical Contemporalism,” a visual language where past, present, and future exist in harmony. Through these new works, Oliver Okolo continues to redefine contemporary African portraiture, creating figures that seem to exist beyond time poetic subjects who confront the viewer with honesty and invite reflection on beauty, identity, and humanity. More on #OliverOkolo #ContemporaryAfricanArt #PortraitPainting #AfricanContemporaryArt OOAGallery #FineArt ArtCollector ClassicalContemporalism

IT’S TIME FOR JOMAD! INNER GARDENS is more than an exhibition—it is an invitation to engage with a new sensibility in contemporary art. One that values depth over spectacle, and emotion over narration. For collectors, Jomad’s work offers a rare balance: visually striking yet profoundly introspective, rooted in personal history yet universally resonant. Her evolving practice, spanning painting and ceramic, signals a moment of expansion, making this an especially compelling time to acquire her work. We invite you to explore the exhibition online and discover available works. Whether you are looking to deepen your collection or encounter a new artistic voice, INNER GARDENS offers a meaningful entry point. @jomad_ @jomadetandrew

In your opinion, which African pavilions are absolutely unmissable at the 2026 Venice Biennale? More than ever, the African pavilions are emerging as one of the defining forces of this year’s Biennale. Through powerful curatorial visions, immersive installations, and bold artistic voices, they are reshaping contemporary narratives and drawing the international art world’s attention toward the continent. For collectors, museums, and foundations, Venice has become an essential platform to discover the artists who are already shaping the future of major private and institutional collections. This growing presence also reflects the maturity and global influence of contemporary African art scenes. African pavilions are no longer simply national representations — they have become major spaces for cultural dialogue, curatorial innovation, and artistic experimentation. OOA Gallery proudly celebrates this momentum and remains committed to supporting and promoting African artists on the international stage. #biennaledivenezia #africanpavilion Photo courtesy of @154artfair

On the occasion of the African World Heritage Day, Tropical Rainforest (2024) by Miska Mohmmed stands as a sensitive and contemporary celebration of the continent’s natural landscapes. This semi-abstract work, part of a series dedicated to African environments—savannas, waterways, vegetation—reflects a deep immersion in the ecosystems that shape the identity of the land. Through a vibrant palette and an organic composition, the artist conveys the richness and complexity of living systems. The connection to African world heritage is particularly strong here. Miska Mohmmed explores the essential relationship between humans and nature, highlighting landscapes inspired by Sudan and the Nile. Earth, water, air, and vegetation intertwine in a fluid vision that evokes the interdependence of natural elements. His work resonates with the core mission of UNESCO: to preserve, promote, and transmit natural heritage, which represents not only ecological wealth but also cultural and symbolic value for future generations. Thus, Tropical Rainforest goes beyond landscape representation—it becomes a living memory of African heritage, an invitation to contemplate, protect, and honor these vital territories. @miskamohmmed.art

TIFFANY ALFONSECA Soñé con ella, 2026 Glitter, gouache, watercolor on paper 76 cm H × 56 cm W INNER GARDENS - duo show OOA GALLERY @tiffanyalfonseca Don’t hesitate for asking the pdf catalog #tiffanyalfonseca #artgalleries #artcollection

Jomad, Sous toutes les coutures, 2024 Acrylic on canvas 55 1/10 × 43 3/10 in | 140 × 110 cm Jomad in INNER GARDENS - duo show OOA GALLERY Don’t hesitate ask for the PDF catalogue It’s time for ART. 🖼️ #jomad #artgalleries #artcollector #contemporanyart

OOA Gallery – Open Call - Research & Selection: Contemporary African Textile Artists! OOA Gallery is conducting a focused research and selection process for an upcoming exhibition dedicated to contemporary African textile practices (September). We are interested in artists who approach textile as a critical and conceptual medium, extending beyond technique into questions of form, memory, identity, and material intelligence. This research is directed toward artists with a strong and developed visual language, and an existing or emerging professional practice. We welcome submissions from artists based on the African continent and its diaspora, working across textile-related approaches, including weaving, stitching, assemblage, fiber-based sculpture, and hybrid practices. Submission guidelines: – 3 to 5 works (images or links) – Short statement (max. 150 words) – Website or Instagram Submissions: [email protected] Deadline: Friday May 29th Selected artists will be contacted for further discussion.

ANGÈLE ETOUNDI ESSAMBA A new chapter at OOA GALLERY! We are pleased to announce that OOA GALLERY will represent Angèle Etoundi Essamba from May 1st, 2026. A Cameroonian-born, Amsterdam-based artist, Essamba has, over more than four decades, established herself as a defining voice in contemporary African photography. Her work articulates a singular visual language at the intersection of portraiture, identity, and the representation of Black womanhood, combining formal rigor with profound human presence. Essamba’s work has been exhibited extensively across Europe, Africa, and the United States, and is held in major international collections, including the Museum of Modern Art and the National Museum of Women in the Arts. A significant moment in her career came with her participation in the Venice Biennale, marking Cameroon’s inaugural presence and further affirming her position within the global contemporary art landscape. For art collectors, museums, foundations and art lovers, Angèle Etoundi Essamba’s work offers both aesthetic clarity, historical resonance and proposes something essential: a space in which portraiture becomes an act of recognition—restoring complexity, presence, and agency to those who have too often been seen otherwise. Don’t hesitate Ask the pdf catalogue! @angele.essamba #photographer #artcollector #artgallery #contemporaryartist

The public response to the recent Tatler cover featuring @oluwoleomofemi ‘ s commissioned portrait of Prince William has revived a recurring question around portraiture: should a painted portrait simply record, or should it also interpret? Tatler presents the work as the cover image for its June 2026 issue. For us, the answer is clear. Great portraiture is not limited to transcription. It constructs presence. It shapes perception. It allows the artist’s visual language to enter into dialogue with the subject. Beyond the noise of social media, what stands out above all is the recognition of @oluwoleomofemi ‘s artistic hand: the elegance of his composition, the vitality of his painterly surface, and the singular sensibility he brings to portraiture. This moment is also a reminder of the continuing relevance of painting as a space of interpretation, rather than mere imitation. #ContemporaryArt #PortraitPainting #ContemporaryAfricanArt #OOAGallery #oluwoleomofemi