Ca’ del Duca 3052, Corte del Duca Sforza
San Marco, 30124, Venezia, Italy
Tue – Sat 10am – 6pm
Forthcoming
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Osaru Obaseki: The residency outcome
13 June - 13 September 2024 Venezia Osaru Obaseki A solo show following the residency program at AKKA Project Venice More details to be announced soon. Read more -
Leila Fanner: The residency outcome
18 - 30 September 2024 Venezia Leila Fanner A solo show following the residency program at AKKA Project Venice More details to be announced soon Read more -
Michael Hailu
Solo Exhibition 3 October - 16 November 2024 Venezia Michael Hailu Solo show More details to be announced soon! Read more -
Beau Disundi Nzazi: The residency outcome
20 November - 23 December 2024 Venezia Beau Disundi Nzazi A solo show following the residency program at AKKA Project Venice More details to be announced soon! Read more
Online
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Art for Good: Charity Online Sale in support of Noor Dubai
Online Exhibition 27 November - 11 December 2023 AKKA Project is extremely proud to announce its continuous support to Noor Dubai . 'Art for Good' Online Charity Sale is a unique convergence of artistic excellence and philanthropy, aiming at uplifting the international community through the beauty and diversity of African Art. As we navigate these challenging times, AKKA... Read more -
Jimmy Kitheka: works on paper
Online Solo Show 7 November - 22 December 2023 Building on the success of his solo exhibition Falena from Nairobi, which captivated art enthusiasts worldwide, Jimmy Kitheka now unveils a series of new creations that are sure to leave a lasting impression. With his characteristic attention to detail and unique perspective, he breathes life into charcoal and paper, transforming... Read more -
Tafadzwa Gwetai
Online Solo Exhibition 20 July - 31 August 2023 We warmly invite you to immerse yourself in the intriguing world of Tafadzwa Gwetai, an extraordinary artist from Zimbabwe, showcased in this captivating Online Solo Exhibition by AKKA Project. Prepare to be spellbound, inspired, and transported to the depths of your own psyche. Gwetai's artworks possess a unique quality that... Read more -
Trending Now: Artists to Follow
Online Group Exhibition 25 December 2022 - 31 January 2023 AKKA Project is excited to present the latest works by some of our leading artists from Uganda in an Artsy-Online-Exclusive show, discover the works by Pamela Enyonu, Matt Kayem, Doddridge Busingye and Ronex Ahimbisibwe Read more
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Who Am I? by Margaret Ngigi
Online Solo Exhibition 9 February - 31 March 2022 AKKA Project is delighted to announce Margaret Ngigi’s (Kenya) online solo exhibition Who Am I? Read more -
Unfaded Times II: Buluu (Blue) Shadows by Jimmy Kitheka
Online Solo Exhibition 25 December 2020 - 18 April 2021 AKKA Project presents a new online exhibition, only focusing on the Kenyan artist Jimmy Kitheka. Read more
Past
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Sculpture Park @ AKKA Project Dubai
23 February - 9 March 2024 Dubai Sculpture Park at AKKA Project Dubai Feauturing internationally known artists Cyrus Kabiru, Gonçalo Mabunda, Reinata Sadimba, Nathalie Djakou Kassi. Read more -
Kelechi Charles Nwaneri: Figures
Solo Exhibition 1 September - 30 October 2023 Venezia AKKA Project proudly presents a new solo exhibition by the talented artist, Kelechi Charles Nwaneri. Returning to the enchanting city of Venice, Nwaneri brings forth his captivating creations, marking a triumphant homecoming following his participation in AKKA's esteemed residency program in 2020. This exhibition stands as a dynamic amalgamation of... Read more -
Osaru Obaseki: Petals of Identity: The Intersection of Nature and Culture
Solo Exhibition 1 September - 30 October 2023 Venezia AKKA Project is thrilled to unveil an upcoming art exhibition featuring the remarkable works of Osaru Obaseki, an accomplished mixed-media artist hailing from Lagos, Nigeria. Obaseki's artistic expressions delve deep into materiality, historical narratives, cultural identities, societal constructs, and the intricate dynamics of colonialism and post-colonialism. She adeptly wields sand... Read more -
Filipe Branquinho: LIPIKO
Global Aesthetics: Focus Africa @ MUSEC - Museo delle Culture 29 June - 5 November 2023 Lugano AKKA Project in collaboration with MUSEC - Museo delle Culture in Lugano, Switzerland, presents a solo exhibition at the museum titled: Filipe Branquinho: Lipiko. This captivating exhibition is the second chapter of the MUSEC's Global Aesthetics project, dedicated to the exploration of the relationship between contemporary art and the ideological... Read more
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Jimmy Kitheka: Falena From Nairobi
Solo Exhibition 10 June - 26 August 2023 Venezia Concurrently with the 18th Biennale of Architecture in Venice , AKKA Project Venice presents a solo show by the Kenyan emerging artist Jimmy Kitheka: Falena From Nairobi, exhibiting his latest works as a result of Jimmy’s residency in Italy, between Venice and Macerata, in 2022. The exhibition runs from June... Read more -
Allan Kioko: Mangbetu People
Solo Exhibition 10 June - 26 August 2023 Venezia Concurrently with the 18th Biennale of Architecture in Venice, AKKA Project Venice presents a solo show by the Kenyan emerging artist Allan Kioko: Mangbetu People, exhibiting his latest works after the success he gained in 2022 with the project African Identities held by AKKA Project. The exhibition runs from June... Read more -
Africa 1:1, Five African artists at Ca' Pesaro
Group Exhibition 20 May - 1 October 2023 Venezia Venice, Ca’ Pesaro, International Gallery of Modern Art 20th May – 1st October 2023 Curated by Elisabetta Barisoni Lidija Kostic Khachatourian Supported by Kristian Khachatourian Serge Tiroche In collaboration with AKKA Project Africa First by Serge Tiroche Ca' Pesaro, International Gallery of Modern Art welcomes AFRICA 1:1 Five African artists... Read more -
Africa 1:1 LAB, The Outcome
Group Exhibition 18 - 31 May 2023 Venezia AKKA Project is extremely pleased to announce and to show the outcome of the Artists' Residency Program, Africa 1:1 LAB, in collaboration with Africa First and supported by Ca' Pesaro, International Gallery of Modern Art of Venice. The five selcted artists, Pamela Enyonu, Alexandre Kyungu, Ngugi Waweru, Option Nyahunzvi, Maina... Read more
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Pamela Enyonu: Kopotu Ipikosi (And They Overcame)
Solo Exhibition 28 February - 10 April 2023 Dubai This artistic essay is an exploration of the phenomenon of fear, and the positions it is experienced from; the instigation of fear and the effects it has on individual bodies and entire communities. What are the elements that create fear, how do the instigators of fear experience it and weaponise... Read more -
Contemporary Ethiopia
Group Exhibition 28 January - 28 February 2023 Dubai AKKA Project is excited to present the latest works of the Ethiopian artists Ashenafe Mestika, Natnael Ashebir, Micheal Hailu, Kidane Getaw, Leikun Nahusenay and Workneh Bezu. Read more -
Cyrus Kabiru: A Small World
Solo Exhibition 1 September - 28 October 2022 Venezia AKKA Project presents the outcome of Cyrus Kabiru’s staying in Venice in 2021, following its Venice Artist Residency Program. Read more -
Kampala Contemporary #Dubai
Group Exhibition 30 May - 30 July 2022 Dubai AKKA Project is thrilled to present a new selection of its Ugandan artists: Ismael Kateregga, Matt Kayem, Pamela Enyonu, Ronex Ahimbisibwe, Remmy Sserwadda, Doddridge Busingye, and Ngula Kiire Yusuf. Read more
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African Identities
Group Exhibition 23 April - 27 November 2022 Venezia AKKA Project is excited to present the huge group exhibition African Identities, collecting artists and artworks from the African Continent, and exploring the art scene of East Africa. Read more -
Filipe Branquinho: The Scandal
Solo Exhibition 6 March - 30 April 2022 Dubai AKKA Project presents The Scandal, a solo exhibition by Filipe Branquinho from Mozambique. Read more -
Tricolore 2022
Solo Exhibition 20 January - 10 March 2022 Venezia AKKA Project è lieta di presentare Tricolore di Luigi Christopher Veggetti Kanku. Read more -
MaDzimbahwe
Group Exhibition 17 January - 28 February 2022 Dubai AKKA Project Dubai is pleased to present MaDzimbahwe. Organized on the occasion of Zimbabwe participation at EXPO 2020 by the National Gallery of Zimbabwe and the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe. Read more
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Matt Kayem | Blue Jeans
Solo Exhibition 1 December 2021 - 5 January 2022 Dubai AKKA Project is pleased to present Matt Kayem, an Ugandan contemporary visual artist. Read more -
Through My Eyes
Solo Exhibition 21 October - 4 December 2021 Venezia AKKA Project Venezia is pleased to present Through My Eyes, a solo exhibition by Kelechi Charles Nwaneri, following his Artist's Residency in Venice in 2020. Read more -
Zurich | Pop up exhibition
Group Exhibition 17 September - 20 December 2021 Organized in a unique setting in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, AKKA Project is pleased to present Zurich PopUp Exhibition. Read more -
I Have a Dream!
Group Exhibition 31 August - 16 October 2021 Venezia AKKA Project is pleased to present I Have a Dream, a group exhibition dedicated to artists from the African Continent, part of ArtNight Venezia. Read more
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I Exist!
Group Exhibition 6 July - 21 August 2021 Venezia AKKA Project is pleased to present in collaboration with David Krut Projects: I Exist!, an exhibition dedicated to Lebo Thoka, South Africa, and Margaret Ngigi, Kenya. Read more -
Rhythmic Elements
Group Exhibition 18 May - 30 June 2021 Venezia Rhythmic Elements: An interrogation of contemporary African resilience Curated by Tafadzwa Gwetai The exhibition aims to analyze the concept of Contemporary Africa and the real meaning of being African through the eyes and hands of four artists from Zimbabwe. Using different techniques and media, each artist proposes his/her own vision... Read more -
Deus Ex Femina
Group Exhibition 15 March - 10 April 2021 Dubai AKKA Project is pleased to present Deus ex Femina, a group exhibition dedicated to eight female artists from the African Continent. Read more -
Focus on Uganda
Group Exhibition 23 February - 9 March 2021 Dubai AKKA Project presents Focus on Uganda focusing on different artists from Uganda, working with different media from paint on Recycled oil barrels, Acrylic on Canvas, and collages. Read more
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Gonçalo Mabunda at The Foundry
Solo Exhibition 12 December 2020 - 20 February 2021 Dubai AKKA Project Contemporary Art from Africa presents the Mozambican artist Gonçalo Mabunda. Read more -
Enciclope_dia
Solo Exhibition 26 October - 20 December 2020 Venezia AKKA Project presents Enciclope_dia, a solo show by Rodrigo Mabunda as the outcome of his residency in Venice in 2019. Read more -
LIPIKO - A short film by Filipe Branquinho
Solo Exhibition 6 September - 15 October 2020 Venezia AKKA Project displays LIPIKO, a short film boy Filipe Branquinho, describing his artistic approach. Read more -
The Urban Landscape
Group Exhibition 13 July - 31 August 2020 Venezia AKKA Project presents the group exhibition The Urban Landscape. Read more
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Doors, Eyes and Tribal Marks
Group Exhibition 19 March - 31 May 2020 Dubai AKKA Project introduces you to the artists Alexandre Kyungu, Rodrigo Mabunda and Kelechi Nwaneri with the group exhibition Doors, Eyes and Tribal Marks. Read more -
Focus on South Africa | Art-Culture-Cuisine
Group Exhibition 24 January - 28 February 2020 Dubai In the third edition of Africa & the other 54 countries, this series by AKKA Project wants to celebrate separately each African country for its diversity and singularity through its arts and culture. Read more -
Venice Goes to Dubai
Group Exhibition 16 November 2019 - 11 January 2020 Dubai AKKA Project presents Venice Goes to Dubai group exhibition as the result of a fruitful collaboration with Linea d'Acqua Venezia, presenting the artists Mauro Bonaventura and Davide Battistin. Read more -
National Pavilion of Mozambique at Biennale Arte Venezia
11 May - 24 November 2019 Venezia National Pavilion of Mozambique at the 58th International Art Exhibition – Biennale Arte 2019, Venezia. We are honoured to be the producers of the National Pavilion of Mozambique at the 58th International Art Exhibition – Biennale Arte 2019, Venezia. The National Pavilion of Mozambique aims to show, through a contemporary... Read more
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Mozambique: Exploring The In Between
Group Exhibition 6 May - 24 November 2019 Venezia To strengthen the presence of Mozambican art in Venice during Biennale Arte 2019, AKKA Project will host a series of exhibitions dedicated to Mozambican artists at its Venetian art space. From paper to fabric, from pen to acrylic, six months of incredible art and events to celebrate and discover its... Read more -
Art to Z: Spring Group Exhibition
Group Exhibition 13 March - 20 April 2019 Dubai AKKA Project is thrilled to present Art to Z: Spring Group Exhibition, closing the Dubai art season. Read more -
Inspiring Change - A Photographic Journey of Mohamed “Mo” Amin
Solo Exhibition 7 March 2019 Dubai AKKA Project and The Ismaili Centre, Dubai, UAE, are delighted to invite you to an exhibition dedicated to Mo Amin. The exhibition will be open to the public on Thursday, 7 March 2019 from 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM. Mohamed “MO” Amin The turmoil of Africa’s emergence into the 20th... Read more -
Celebrating the greatest Maasai Mara photographer of the year with Angama Mara
Exhibition 2 - 9 March 2019 Dubai You are invited to join the opening ceremony on 5th of March at 7pm. The Angama Foundation proudly presents a competition which was started to raise funds for boots-on-the-ground conservation initiatives. The Greatest Maasai Mara Photographer of the year – is a global exhibition organized by Lightfoot Travel in partnership... Read more
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Behind the Lens - Mo Amin
Solo Exhibition 25 - 28 February 2019 Dubai AKKA Project presents the seires Behind the Lens, showcasing the works by three African photographers. Read more -
Masquerada
Group Exhibition 21 February - 4 April 2019 Venezia AKKA Project – Calle de La Verona 3659/A, San Marco, Venezia. Giovedì 21 febbraio, ore 19.00 Press preview ore 17.00 AKKA Project è lieta di invitarvi, il giorno 21 Febbraio 2019, all’inaugurazione di Masquerada, la prima mostra all’interno della nuova sede veneziana. Nata quattro anni fa a Dubai, AKKA Project... Read more -
Behind the Lens | Mario Macilau
Solo Exhibition 14 - 25 February 2019 Dubai Behind the Lens showcases the world seen by three different photographers and styles. DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY About the style: Manual pictures that form a photo story come under this style. It is about a particular subject or a story that a photographer wants to highlight. They are all objective pictures and... Read more -
Behind the Lens | Teddy Mitchener
Solo Exhibition 2 - 12 February 2019 Dubai Behind the Lens series showcases the world seen by three different photographers and their styles. CONCEPTUAL/FINE ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY About the style: Images that tell a story come under this genre. In terms of conceptual/ fine art photography, we can create our own fiction with characters in made-up environment. However, the... Read more
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Africa… & the Other 54 Countries: Focus on Kenya
Group Exhibition 15 December 2018 - 30 January 2019 Dubai AKKA Project is thrilled to present the series Africa & the other 54 countries, focus on Kenya. Read more -
Dot by Dot
Solo Exhibition 19 - 29 November 2018 Dubai Akka Project presents Dot by Dot by Mohamed Hamida. Read more -
Game of Thrones by Gonçalo Mabunda
Solo Exhibition 12 November - 6 December 2018 Dubai Gonçalo Mabunda, will load AKKA Project popup exhibition with Kalashnikovs, rockets and grenades transformed into artworks as thrones and anthropomorphic masks. They are, without a doubt, an ironic way of commenting on his childhood experience of violence and absurdity and the civil war in Mozambique that isolated his country for... Read more -
Speaking… and There Is Still No One to Hear Me
Solo Exhibition 8 October - 17 November 2018 Dubai AKKA Project presents a solo exhibition by Mario Macilau. Read more
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Walking the Line, When Everything Begins
Group Exhibition 12 May - 9 June 2018 Dubai AKKA Project is delight to present Walking the Line When Evrything Begins, a group exhibition by African artists re-interpreting the concepts of dot and line by Paul Klee. Read more -
Africa… & the Other 54 Countries: Focus on Ethiopia
Group Exhibition 17 March - 21 April 2018 Dubai AKKA Project presents Africa & the other 54 countries, focus on Ethiopia, showcasing artists from the african continent. Read more -
Okongola by Victor Sitali
Solo Exhibition 6 - 24 February 2018 Dubai Victor Sitali, Dubai-based Zambian artist who gaining steady recognition as one of the UAE’s most skilled painters. Victor Sitali who has been deaf and mute from an early age, has turned his disability into an inspirational success story. Okongola opens on 6th February at Create Hub Gallery in Al Quoz.... Read more -
Washa, Simple Tales in Complex Times
Group Exhibition 13 December 2017 - 31 January 2018 Dubai Washa, Simple Tales in Complex Times features four heavy-weight Kenyan artists and is curated by Jimmy Ogonga, who recently curated the Kenya Pavilion of the Venice Biennale 2017. Create Hub is the only gallery in the Middle East region dedicated to contemporary African art. “The recent explosion of global interest... Read more