The most anticipated African Contemporary Art Exhibitions in September 2025. Our Europe and West guide highlights the must-see exhibitions of this new season. This rentrée is marked by a palpable sense of positivism, expressed through softness, vibrant colors, and an abundance of themes rooted in humanity, lineage, and spirituality. A quest for the transcendent emerges in response to a market often seen as neutral. Let us explore together the unmissable exhibitions of African and international contemporary art opening this September across the West.

The Stellenbosch Triennale has returned to South Africa’s stunning wine country for its second edition centred around BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing. Running until the 30 April 2025, the Triennale is curated by the Stellenbosch Outdoor Sculpture Trust (SOST), this year’s edition invites visitors to engage with art that challenges norms, celebrates cultural diversity, and explores the complexities of the human experience.