A visit from Het Gezelschap On Monday evening, March 10, Het Gezelschap (a Rotterdam club of art and culture enthusiasts who meet monthly at different cultural locations) paid a visit to OpenArtExchange. It was the last day of t... 15 Mar 2025 News OAE
An interview with Marcel Kpoho "My sculptures are a form of invocation. Just as religions externalize the concepts of God and the Devil, of monsters and demons, I reject this separation—these forces exist within us." Our artist Mar... 6 Mar 2025 In focus
Benin travel log Exciting news from Benin! Joke Bakker, director of OpenArtExchange, is back for a three-week visit, exploring the local art scene. She’ll be visiting galleries, exhibitions, and studios to reconnect w... 27 Feb 2025 News OAE
Opening 'Mwana Congo" What an incredible and festive opening last Saturday! We kicked off the new year in style with amazing music by Michiel Moerkerk and Silke Blommaert. 🎶 Don't miss the Mwana Congo exhibition, featuring... 23 Jan 2025 News OAE
ST-ART Strasbourg 2024 Our final day at ST-ART Strasbourg has begun! If you're in the area, stop by the fair today to experience the works of Armand Boua (Ivory Coast), Pascal Konan (Ivory Coast), Mounou Désiré Koffi (Ivory... 5 Dec 2024 News OAE
In memoriam Eddy Masumbuku (1965-2024) [Traduction française ci-dessous} We have received the sad, sad news, that one of our Congolese artists, Eddy Masumbuku, has passed away. I still cannot believe this happened. Just a few months ago, w... 21 Nov 2024 News OAE
DAF Frankfurt 2024 DAF Frankfurt has officially kicked off! Join us at stand C5 this weekend to discover works by Rafiy Okefolahan , Marcel Kpoho , Benjamin Deguenon , Sanda Amadou , and Kingsley Ogwara . To request an ... 1 Nov 2024 News OAE
AKAA Paris 2024 We had an unforgettable time in Paris at this year’s AKAA (Also Known as Africa)! Surrounded by incredible art and amazing people, we showed the works of two brilliant Beninese artists: Tchif Tchiakpe... 23 Oct 2024 News OAE
Opening "Côte d'Ivoire est zo" Looking back on a wonderful opening for "Côte d'Ivoire est zo" yesterday!Come by the gallery to enjoy the new group exhibition featuring works by Ivorian artists Armand Boua , Pascal Konan , and Mouno... 21 Sept 2024 News OAE
Anna Nunes at Limburg Biennale & X Biennial of Art and Culture of São Tomé and Príncipe Anna Nunes (1993) is presenting works from her latest project, "O Mundo Imaginário" at the Limburg Biennale (Netherlands) and the X Biennial of Art and Culture of São Tomé and Príncipe. The Limburg Bi... 21 Aug 2024 In focus
Summer vacation ☀️ Heads up! The gallery will be closed from July 15 to August 4 for our summer vacation. Wishing everyone a relaxing and sunny break. See you in August!... 11 Jul 2024 News OAE
Opening "Gléhoué - Home of the earth" On this sunny day, we're reminiscing about the joyful opening of our group exhibition, " Gléhoué - Home of the Earth. " We were delighted to have artists Tchif Tchiakpe and Rafiy Okefolahan with us fo... 5 Jun 2024 News OAE