Africans and people of African descent worldwide are commemorating Black History Month in diverse and vibrant ways. This annual celebration holds immense significance as it highlights the remarkable achievements and contributions of individuals of African heritage throughout history. Established In 1926, Black History Month has continually evolved to…
LOEWE FOUNDATION announces the 30 artists shortlisted for the 2024 edition of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize. The finalists’ works will be on display at Palais de Tokyo in Paris from 15 May until 9 June 2024. Loewe Foundation Craft Prize announces 30 finalists. Image courtesy of Loewe…
The Heydar Aliyev Centre hosts the “Crucible of Hope” exhibition, showcasing over 20 vibrant art pieces by London-based Ghanaian artist Kojo Marfo. Influenced by traditional African Akan artefacts and sculptures from his childhood, Marfo’s work reflects a blend of cultures encountered during his travels. The upcoming exhibition at…
Circle Art Gallery in Nairobi has recently unveiled a captivating group exhibition titled “Invocations.” The exhibition features an impressive lineup of African artists whose works aim to invoke spiritual forces and contemplate the political issues intertwined with nature and our daily materials. Moreover, it blends experimental and contemporary…
Ghanaian-Scottish architect, educator, author, and curator, Lesley Lokko will receive the Royal Gold Medal 2024 for architecture. This is one of the world’s highest honors in architecture. The medal, presented on behalf of His Majesty the King, recognizes Lokko’s commitment to championing diverse approaches to architectural practice and…
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…
Zanele Muholi (b. 1972, Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) is a visual activist who uses the camera to explore issues of gender identity, representation, and race. Often photographing their own body or members of their LGBTQ+ community in South Africa, Muholi calls attention to the trauma and violence enacted…
January 24th – February 10, 2024 Mitochondria Gallery is pleased to present our first show of 2024 “In Search of Dreams,” a group exhibition. This exhibition features new sculptures and paintings from emerging contemporary visual artists from East to West Africa. In this exhibition we embark on a visual…
The upcoming ‘Isthmus’ Exhibition, a collaboration between Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS), Gallery Kent Tangier, and the JM Memorial Foundation, will be showcasing Moroccan art at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery. Running from February 20 to March 9, 2024, this event marks a significant stride in the ongoing cultural exchange…
Cassi Namoda was born in Maputo, Mozambique in 1988 and currently lives and works in New York City and Los Angeles. She is a painter whose work interweaves the personal with the historical. Having lived in several different countries throughout her life, Namoda’s nomadic lifestyle and multicultural identity…