When All Else Fades by Kingsley Ayogu | 2025 British Art Fair
A Landmark Exhibition Presented by The African Art Hub
25 – 28 September 2025 | Saatchi Gallery, London, United Kingdom
The African Art Hub (TAAH) celebrated a standout success at the 2025 British Art Fair with When All Else Fades, a captivating solo exhibition by Nigerian artist Ayogu Kingsley that drew acclaim for its emotional depth, technical mastery, and exploration of memory and time.
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The African Art Hub (TAAH) proudly celebrated a resounding success at the 2025 British Art Fair, with its presentation of acclaimed Nigerian artist Ayogu Kingsley in a powerful solo contemporary exhibition titled When All Else Fades. The exhibition not only drew exceptional interest from collectors, curators, and critics alike but also sparked profound conversations about art, memory, and the metaphysical dimensions of time.
From the opening day, When All Else Fades captivated visitors with its distinctive blend of technical mastery and emotional depth. Kingsley’s new body of work, marked by his signature hyperrealist precision and conceptual rigor, delves into themes of memory, postmemory, and the continuum of existence. Each canvas seemed to bridge personal and collective histories, prompting reflection on what endures when all else fades from sight and mind.
The presentation was met with enthusiastic acclaim, with collectors responding strongly to Kingsley’s visionary approach and nuanced storytelling. Several works were placed in both private and institutional collections, underscoring the growing international demand for the artist’s practice. Industry insiders hailed TAAH’s curation as “bold, thought-provoking, and deeply human,” reinforcing the platform’s commitment to showcasing some of the most dynamic voices shaping contemporary African art today.
Beyond sales, the exhibition became a hub of intellectual and cultural exchange, drawing an array of art professionals, journalists, and enthusiasts. Meaningful conversations unfolded around Kingsley’s exploration of postcolonial identity, memory transmission, and the metaphysical intersections between presence and absence. The booth became a meeting point where art served as both mirror and dialogue — connecting generations, continents, and ways of remembering.
TAAH’s participation at the British Art Fair also affirmed its growing influence in the international art scene. By championing artists whose work transcends geographical and aesthetic boundaries, the organization continues to build bridges between Africa and the global art market.
“Ayogu Kingsley’s When All Else Fades embodies exactly what The African Art Hub stands for — depth, dialogue, and daring,” said [insert spokesperson name], Curatorial Director at TAAH. “We are honoured by the reception it received and inspired by the many meaningful conversations it generated. It’s a powerful reminder that art’s true resonance lies in its ability to connect us beyond time and place.”
As the fair concluded, the success of When All Else Fades marked another milestone for both Ayogu Kingsley and The African Art Hub, affirming the significance of African artistic expression within the global cultural landscape.
For more information about the exhibition or upcoming TAAH projects, please visit www.theafricanarthub.com or follow @theafricanarthub on social media.
