Contemporary art across Benin and the Black Atlantic
IyaAco Foundation supports the visibility, documentation, and circulation of contemporary art from Benin and its wider diaspora.
Through exhibitions, artist research, and cultural exchange, we create space for new encounters between artists, audiences, and ideas.
Exhibitions
Our exhibitions present contemporary artists whose work reflects on identity, memory, culture, heritage, and the evolving narratives of Africa and its global diaspora.
Through painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and installation, each exhibition offers space for dialogue, reflection, and new perspectives.
Dictionary of artists
The Dictionary of Artists is a growing resource dedicated to Beninese artists and artists connected to the wider Black Atlantic.
It brings together artist biographies, selected works, publications, and contextual information to support greater access to knowledge around contemporary artistic practice.
Shop the latest exhibition
Discover selected works and pieces connected to our latest exhibition.
Each item offers an opportunity to engage more closely with the artists, ideas, and cultural conversations presented through IyaAco Foundation’s programme.
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