# African art and cultural exhibitions > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/african-art-and-cultural-exhibitions > Updated: 2026-11-03T00:26:36.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Various cultural initiatives and exhibitions are highlighting African heritage and contemporary artistic expressions across Europe and Africa. In France, exhibitions are showcasing contemporary African art. In Paris, Kokou Ekouagou has worked to connect Togolese creators with international networks through events such as the ArtTrip exhibition and the Art Shopping international fair. Additionally, photographer Mabeye Deme is presenting ‘Golf Sud’ in Fontaine, featuring a series on the nocturnal life and social themes of Dakar’s suburbs. Other international events include an exhibition at the German Historical Museum in Berlin examining colonial and Nazi violence through various objects. In Nigeria, the ART X Lagos fair is set to feature visual arts, cinema, and music under the theme “A New Chapter, A New Decade”. Meanwhile, in Paris, the “Benin’s Fever” concert aims to build cultural bridges between Benin and France by showcasing Beninese artists through a fusion of afrobeat, R&B, and hip-hop. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-03: African cultural events highlight heritage and contemporary arts Cultural events including an exhibition in Berlin, the ART X Lagos fair in Nigeria, and a Beninese music showcase in Paris highlight African artistic heritage and contemporary talent. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/african-cultural-events-highlight-heritage-and-contemporary-arts ### 2026-10-26: Contemporary African art exhibitions showcased in France Art exhibitions in France are spotlighting African creativity, from Kokou Ekouagou’s efforts to promote Togolese artists in Paris to Mabeye Deme’s photographic study of nocturnal life in Dakar. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/contemporary-african-art-exhibitions-showcased-in-france --- Cite as: African art and cultural exhibitions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/african-art-and-cultural-exhibitions