As part of a shared commitment to enhancing learning and collaboration between UK and international curators, Liverpool Biennial and the British Council are joining forces to offer 8 fully-funded opportunities to attend a curator’s networking and development week, within the 13th edition of Liverpool Biennial. This programme will…
Henry ‘Mzili’ Mujunga and Afriart Gallery present ’25 years: 1999-2024′, a colourful exhibition filled with thought provoking multiple media on canvas. In realistic and semi-abstract forms, Mujunga explores a spectrum of human experiences; from the celebrated to the taboo- the common place and the hidden. Mostly an abstract…
The National Cathedral of Ghana, a $400 million building in Accra that is being designed by architect David Adjaye‘s firm, will reportedly be investigated after concerns were raised about its cost. The cathedral had been the source of controversy in Ghana well before Adjaye was accused of sexual…
Tate Modern Museum just acquired Amoako Boafo’s Blank Stare (2021) at the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in Marrakech. This landmark acquisition reflects Tate’s ongoing commitment to diversifying its collection by including more contemporary African art. Following its acquisition, Osei Bonsu, the curator of international art at Tate…
The Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi has just opened its doors to the public with a historic celebration of African Power in an exhibition titled: Kings and Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power. This exhibition, in collaboration with the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac…
The William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) invites visual artists to apply for their artist-in-residence programme, sponsored by the MTN Foundation. Residency Details: The residency will be hosted at the William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley in the Northern Cape province of South Africa from the 24th of February…
Acaye Kerunen presents her debut solo exhibition in the UK at Pace Gallery, titled “Neena aan uthii.” Translated as “See me, I am here,” this exhibition affirms her identity as a child of East African soil. This exhibition features diverse sculptures, installations, and performances that pay homage to…
It is no longer news that African art is thriving, capturing global attention with its rich and contemporary innovations. With African art experiencing such a renaissance, there are workshops and programs across the continent providing unique opportunities for collectors and enthusiasts to deepen their understanding of this vibrant…
Efie Gallery makes its design debut with an eclectic group exhibition titled” Dance Will Be You”, opening on January 24th, 2025. This exhibition explores traditional African practices that foster community, remembrance, unity, and strength, all rooted in a connection to the divine. In this way, the exhibition transforms…
Italian-Togolese artist Silvia Rosi (b. 1992) explores post-colonial themes such as migration, identity and collective memory from a diasporic perspective in an interplay of staged photography, video, performative elements and edited archive material. Her works, which often have autobiographical references, question the constructions of identity and belonging and…