Africa Collective, in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, is set to launch a series of activities coinciding with the World Economic Forum from January 15 to 19 in Davos. Africa Collective in partnership with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) The Africa…
Matthias De Groof, a Belgian filmmaker, recently unveiled a short film that directly addresses Belgian colonizers in Congo. Originally presented in 1985 under the title “Under the Black Mask,” the film has now been rebranded as “Under the White Mask: A film that Haesaerts could have made.” This…
December 20 – January 13, 2023. Mitochondria Gallery is pleased to present our final exhibition of 2023, “Place of Repose” a group exhibition. This exhibition features sculptures and paintings from contemporary artists from Africa and the African Diaspora. Comprising of small to large scale works, this exhibition features…
J.K. Bruce-Vanderpuije was a Ghanaian photographer whose shots captured many major events and notable figures in Ghana’s pre and post-colonial history. On the 28th of February 1948, he captured the fatal shooting of three local ex-servicemen who were on a march to the seat of the British colonial…
After five years of regular online publishing and occasional print publications like the Collector’s Series and Special Journals, TSA Contemporary Art Magazine comes to a close. Founded in 2015 by art writer and editor, Bukola Oyebode, The Sole Adventurer (TSA Art Magazine) started as a blog. The goal…
Adaeze Adinnu (b.1996) is a Nigerian-British portrait and figurative artist whose work is inspired by childhood experiences. Adunnu grew up in a household where the nature of her parents’ work was rooted in a constant migration cycle. At every location, she felt time fleeting away as she tried to…
On February 14th, 2024, Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Dean will unveil “The Dean Collection” at the Brooklyn Museum. This vibrant assortment gathered during the couple’s travels pays tribute to the achievements of Black and African artists worldwide. The artworks furthermore depict the remarkable strides made by these…
Gallery 1957 is a contemporary art gallery with spaces across Accra, Ghana and London, UK. It dedicates its programme to spearheading international exchanges between art practices from these communities and the rest of the world, presenting artists who interrogate concepts of belonging and identity, cultural exchange, and social…
In an evocative display titled “No Ulterior Motive,” the Art Institute of Chicago invites visitors to delve into the profound world captured by renowned South African photographer David Goldblatt. Miriam Diale, 5357 Orlando East, Soweto, 18 October 1972 (1972; printed later), David Goldblatt. Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven.…
Jackson’s Art Prize, formerly Jackson’s Painting Prize, is an annual competition showcasing the exceptional artwork of rising artists from around the world. The competition started in 2016 to spotlight talent in the Jackson’s Art Supplies’ community. With a focus on materials, and impressive expert judging panels made up of…