The upcoming Venice Biennale promises a notable shift in representation. Unlike previous editions, this year’s 60th biennale will host 13 African countries. With countries like Nigeria and Morocco introducing emerging and established talents, newcomers from East Africa—Tanzania and Ethiopia—are set to make their mark on the international stage.…
The representation of black figures by artists today is a dynamic and constantly evolving concept. This has been shaped by various factors such as migration, industrialization, and the geographical dispersion of black communities worldwide. Whether residing in Africa or the diaspora, black individuals’ experiences differ. This differentiation underscores…
Abe Ogunlende is a contemporary Nigerian artist to watch out for. What stands out in Ogunlende’s work is the ease with which his subjects appear to be in his reimaginations of spaces that look to be both joyful and relaxing. Beyond his use of fun and vibrant pastel…
Much can be said about the work of Nairobi-based artist and founder of Kamene Residency, Kaloki Nyamai. His expansive painting practice is dense in its materiality, and his storytelling is as elaborate and narrative as it is symbolic. With his brushstrokes and threaded canvases, Nyamai opens up worlds…
Harold Offeh, renowned for his diverse artistic practice joins the selected artists shortlisted to contribute to London’s permanent HIV/AIDS memorial. Offeh’s work delves into exploring history, particularly the space generated by the embodiment of historical narratives. With a keen interest in addressing contemporary culture, Offeh employs humor as…
Circle Art Gallery recently debuted three concurrent shows, featuring sculptural artists from Kenya: Austine Adika (b.1986), Wanjohi Maina (b.1986), and Ngugi Waweru (b.1987). With distinct titles and styles, the exhibition aims to explore unique sculptural languages reflective of the artists’ experiences and aesthetics. Let’s delve into the different…
Reggie Khulamo is a self taught artist, humanitarian and motobikerist. He uses his art to inspire soical change. His work is heavily inspired by the cultures he has immersed himself in from all over Africa and we can see that in his bold paintings of bright colours and…
Laetitia Ky was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast in 1996. A feminist artist who creates sculptures from her hair, she has made a name for herself as a figurehead in the natural hair movement. She has a degree in Business Administration from Institut national polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Yamoussoukro. After graduating, Ky…
A young wave of South African artists are making names for themselves and their respective industries both in South Africa and globally. Below are a few whose artistic journeys you should be following. Lebohang Kganye Lebohang Kganye (b.1990) is a visual artist based and working in Johannesburg, South…