Cinthia Sifa Mulanga is an independent artist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Born in 1997 in Lubumbashi, in the DRC Mulanga was initially trained as a printmaker but soon gravitated towards painting and collage and these two have become the mediums that have come to define her practice.…
Zineb Koutten was born in Morocco in 2001. She’s always had a passion for the arts as well as expressing herself and this resulted in her painting, writing, acting, and singing. Later, she embarked on a new chapter by launching her YouTube channel, where she shared the intricacies…
Opposite the Nigerian National Museum in central Lagos once stood a memorial hall which formed an integral part of the city, a popular congregation point that evoked a sense of pride. This year, decades after memorial hall fell into disrepair, a state-of-the-art museum dedicated to Yoruba culture opens…
Bic Art Master Africa has launched the sixth edition of its art competition. This year’s theme is Ubuntu (One Africa) and creatives throughout the continent are invited to capture their vision using the Bic ballpoint pen. Gregory Alibaux, Art Master Africa custodian and marketing director for Middle East…
As the 1-54 Contemporary Art Fair looms on the horizon, so many artistic eyes are drawn to the captivating work of Aïcha Snoussi. Born in 1989 in Tunis, Aïcha Snoussi has since etched her artistic journey in the heart of Paris, where she currently resides and creates. Portrait…
Art Twenty-One presents Future, Past, a solo exhibition of the body of work by London-based Nigerian fine artist Tejumola Adenuga. The exhibition opened on the 19th of April 19 2024 and will run until the 14th of June 2024, in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Adenuga is a multidisciplinary…
Gerald Annan-Forson was born in London in 1947, to a mother from Kildare, Ireland, and a Fante father from the Gold Coast, an officer with the British West African Frontier Force stationed in the UK during World War II. In London, to hide his color and avoid racist…
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…