The 40 Under 40: In Focus

Adenrele Sonariwo

The Apollo 40 Under 40 Africa in focus: Adenrele Sonariwo

The founding director of Rele Art Gallery in Lagos on opening a space in Los Angeles and curating the first-ever Nigerian Pavilion in Venice

29 Apr 2021
Dineo Seshee Bopape.

The Apollo 40 Under 40 Africa in focus: Dineo Seshee Bopape

Dineo Seshee Bopape’s installation art sets drawings and videos alongside everyday materials – so that objects start to dance in a ‘disco of effects’

17 Feb 2021

The Apollo 40 Under 40 Africa in focus: Mikhael Subotzky

The South African photographer talks to Apollo about art, power, and his long-standing mistrust of images

18 Jan 2021
Meriem Berrada.

The Apollo 40 Under 40 Africa in focus: Meriem Berrada

The artistic director of the Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden explains how the museum has transformed the art scene in Marrakech

28 Sep 2020
Kudzanai-Violet Hwami

The Apollo 40 Under 40 Africa in focus: Kudzanai-Violet Hwami

The Zimbabwe-born, UK-based artist discusses the influences and ideas behind her vivid, densely layered paintings

28 Sep 2020
Tokini Peterside at Art X Lagos in 2017

The Apollo 40 Under 40 Africa in focus: Tokini Peterside

The founding director of ART X Lagos explains how the fair has attracted international attention while connecting with the public at home

28 Sep 2020

The Apollo 40 Under 40 Africa in focus: Marie-Cécile Zinsou

The founding director of the Republic of Benin’s leading art centre discusses the importance of philanthropy for the arts in West Africa

28 Sep 2020