OWA Gallery is a contemporary art gallery based in Dubai focused on showcasing emerging artists from Africa and her diaspora.

OWA means ‘home’ in the Edo language from Benin Nigeria, previously, the great Benin Kingdom. One of the Kingdom’s legacies is being one of the first well-known homes of African art. OWA symbolises the essence of belonging, no matter how near or far you are from where you call home. Art has the ability to create a sanctuary that unites all people.

Our mission is to foster a cross-cultural exchange, celebrating both the creative and cultural richness of Africa in the Middle East and beyond.

Our vision is to grow alongside our primary art markets, becoming the leading contemporary art gallery showcasing emerging artists from Africa and her diaspora in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Our founder, Zoe Browne is a passionate pan-Africanist and aesthete, who believes in the power of art to inspire, unite and educate people. We are proud to be an African, woman-led, under 30, contemporary art gallery. 

We are looking forward to opening our physical gallery space in 2024. Please subscribe to our mailing list to keep updated with our launch and future exhibitions.