Who We Are
Almas Art Foundation is a London-based non-profit organisation dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and promoting the vital contributions of African and African diaspora artists to modern and contemporary visual arts.
We work closely with artists, writers, and curators to present exhibitions, publications, film projects, and public programmes that encourage cultural exchange, critical dialogue, and experimentation. Since opening our permanent exhibition space, Almas has become a place for artists and audiences to encounter contemporary practice in a thoughtful and welcoming environment.
Our programme supports established and mid-career artists while also creating space for emerging voices, fostering engagement across generations and within the wider international art community.
Alongside our exhibitions, Almas contributes to the growth of the African and African diaspora arts ecosystem through independent publishing, collaborative projects, and artist residencies developed in partnership with universities, cultural institutions, and independent initiatives.
We have a contemporary exhibition space in London dedicated to showcasing modern and contemporary African and African diaspora artists. Our exhibition space presents museum-quality African art exhibitions, rare archival works, and new commissions that explore identity, heritage, and cultural exchange. As a growing cultural hub for African art in London, we provide free public access to curated exhibitions, artist talks, film screenings, and independent art publications that celebrate the depth and diversity of African visual culture.
What We Do
Exhibitions & Projects
We curate and present exhibitions and artist-led projects in our London exhibition space, showcasing contemporary African and African diaspora art and supporting critical artistic practices.
Publishing
Almas is an independent publisher producing art books and digital publications in close collaboration with artists, writers, and curators, often developed alongside our exhibitions.
Public Programmes
We host talks, screenings, workshops, and events that encourage dialogue, learning, and engagement with contemporary visual culture.
Research & Residencies
Through partnerships with universities, cultural organisations, and independent initiatives, we support artistic research and residencies that extend beyond the exhibition space.
Documentaries
We produce in-depth artist documentaries on YouTube exploring contemporary African and African Diaspora art, offering insight into artists’ practices, cultural histories and creative processes.