Welcome to Yoruba Gallery
Yoruba Gallery collects, curates, and exhibits African contemporary Art. We provide a platform for emerging African artists as well as art by some of the biggest names in the African art world.
FEATURED WORK FROM OUR CURRENT EXHIBITION
Current Exhibition
Egúngún
Dates: 8th – 31st January 2024
A showcase of Yoruba art from an eclectic mix of artists celebrating our ancestors in Yoruba Culture.
Curated by Sayo Faponle – co-curated by Rozina Mwanahiba
Current Exhibition
Odun Ifa
Dates: 1st-15th June 2024
An exhibition featuring an eclectic mix of art from talented artists presenting the essence of Ifa / Orunmila in practice, belief, culture and lifestyle.
Curated by Yoruba Gallery, co-curated by Rozina Mwanahiba
Current Exhibition
Odun Oșun
Dates: 10th-24th August 2024
A vibrant mix of art from talented artists expressing the essence of Orisa Osun during the annual world festival of Odun Osun, in Osun Nigeria.
The exhibition is also a celebration of the presence and essence of ‘Obirin’ (women) in Yoruba culture and society.
Curated by Yoruba Gallery, co-curated by Rozina Mwanahiba
Culture Corner
Celebrating Our Heritage: Reflecting on the Opon Ifa
Reflecting on our Odun Ifa exhibition, the Opon Ifa stands as a symbol of Yoruba heritage, artistry, and spirituality, showcasing intricate carvings and profound meanings, and offering a deep connection to our cultural roots.
Upcoming Exhibition
Yoruba Ni Mi
Dates: TBC
A showcase of Yoruba art from an eclectic mix of artists using visual, performance and aesthetic art.
Curated by Sayo Faponle – Yoruba Gallery
Culture Corner
A brief History of Odun Oşun
Osun is one of the most popular and venerated Yoruba female Orisa recognised as both a spirit (Orisa) and deity (Irunmole) in Yoruba culture. She is the Orisa of love, feminism, fertility, beauty, purity, sensuality, diplomacy and divinity (Erindinlogun). Her domain is the fresh flowing waters of rivers.
Past Exhibitions
Odun Osun Exhibition
A vibrant mix of art from talented artists expressing the essence of Orisa Osun during the annual world festival of Odun Osun, in Osun Nigeria.
The exhibition is also a celebration of the presence and
Odun Ifa Exhibition 2024
An eclectic mix of art from talented artists presenting the essence of Ifa / Orunmila in practice, belief, culture and lifestyle, including the Orisa’s associated with Ifa such as Orisa Ibeji and Orisa Esu in
Egúngún Exhibition
The Egúngún exhibition showcases Yoruba art from an eclectic mix of artists celebrating our ancestors in Yoruba Culture.