Sharon Obuobi

Sharon Obuobi is a writer and curator with a penchant for African and Latin American art. She's particularly interested in contemporary art which addresses social themes for conversation. She can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @RoseofSharonO .

Art

From a Wedding Dress to a Dagger, Examining the Gifts Countries Give Each Other

In alignment with the focus on contemporary African art, fair organizers appointed Kapwani Kiwanga as this year’s Armory Artist Commission.

Art

British Museum’s First Commissioned Caribbean Sculptures Tower Over Its Great Court

Wander into the British Museum’s Great Court these days, and you’ll encounter two large, black and gold Moko Jumbie sculptures guarding the staircases on either side.