As a monument to the extensive tradition of Adire, Olori Art Foundation has served as a beacon of both innovation and tradition. Adire is a well-known kind of wearable art that has long been a significant element of African culture. The famous textile craft employs intricate designs, symbols,…
The Aké Arts and Book Festival has received the first Aficionado Award for enhancing global publishing quality. This annual event in Nigeria, founded by Lola Shoneyin in 2013, promotes literary and artistic endeavours. The Aficionado Award appreciates innovation, as well as honouring those improving publishing through partnerships. Its…
Mário Macilau (b. 1984, Mozambique) is the winner of the James Barnor Photography Prize, 2023. His artwork, a true ode to Mozambique, aims to highlight the effects of human labor and the environment. His photographs, mainly shot in black and white, feature muses of all ages who depict…
London Art Week buzzed with vibrant energy as diverse contemporary African artworks took center stage in various art fairs. These events are crucial, offering a global platform for African artists in the diaspora. Notably, artists’ collaborations with international galleries has boosted African art sales significantly. Frieze and 1-54,…
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s compelling artwork, “Six Birds in the Bush” (2015), sold for $3.6 million at Sotheby’s auction in London. This remarkable achievement not only shattered previous records for the British-Ghanaian artist but also set a new pinnacle for works by Black British female artists in the auction world.…
Founded by photographer Nyaba Léon Ouédraogo and dealer Christophe Person in 2018, the 3rd Biennale Internationale de Sculpture de Ouagadougou (BISO) is a celebration of contemporary crafts and art. The Biso Bienniale is an amazing showcase of sculptures that define what it means to be African. This year’s…
A deep influence on African art is our long-held belief in eco-spirituality as a way of connecting with nature. For centuries, African artists have worked using natural materials that are mindful of nature. This practice has made African art a pioneer in sustainable art. Throughout generations, African traditions…
The Africa Centre, UK, in partnership with This Is Not a White Cube Gallery, enthusiastically presents René Tavares’ debut solo exhibition, “Portraits for English to See.” Premiered at The Africa Centre on October 9th, this groundbreaking exhibition offers a unique perspective on the African diaspora and the intricate…
Efie Gallery enthusiastically announces collaborating with Dubai Culture to host a panel discussion for the inaugural Dubai Calligraphy Biennal. This engaging event will occur at the Museum of the Future, Dubai, UAE. The panel discussion comes five days after the unveiling of Victor Ekpuk’s Passage to Promise sculpture,…
A masterpiece by Julie Mehretu shattered records at Sotheby’s Hong Kong last week, selling for an astounding $9.32 million. This triumphant sale established an unparalleled milestone, marking Mehretu as the highest-grossing African-born artist in the history of auctions. The renowned South African artist Marlene Dumas held the previous…