In the face of South Africa’s harrowing epidemic of gendered and sexualized violence, the group exhibition, To Break A Bitter Fever, curated by Kefiloe Siwisa, emerges as both a sanctuary and a catalyst. Set to take place from the 30th of January to the 8th of February, 2025,…
Artists Taqwa Ali, Lieve Hakkers and Eniwaye Oluwaseyi were all presented with the Royal Award for Modern Painting by King Willem-Alexander in Amsterdam last Friday. Each of the winners received a cash prize of €9,000 at the Royal Palace on the Dam. An exhibition featuring the work of…
A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography presents twenty-three African and African diaspora artists from different generations and geographical contexts. Inspired by Africa’s rich cultures and its current sociopolitical landscape, the exhibition refers to the philosophy of Cameroonian scholar Achille Mbembe, who calls for us to imagine “a…
There’s just something magical about walking into an art exhibition and feeling like you’re stepping into a world of stories, you see a world shaped not just by the artists but by the curators who carefully decide how those stories unfold. With the way colors, textures, and forms…
The Art House (TAH), in partnership with the Royal Over-Seas League (ROSL), has officially announced the International Residency Open Call 2025. The residency invites artists from the continent to apply for a fully funded, two-month residency in the United Kingdom. The residency will take place between May and…
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…
The 1-54 Contemporary Art Fair in Marrakech proved to be an extraordinary success for The African Art Hub (TAAH), with Kingsley Ayogu’s solo exhibition, Intimacy of Memory, standing out as one of the most thought-provoking and visually captivating showcases of the fair. Managed with exceptional dedication by TAAH…
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…
Southern Guild LA presents Manyaku Mashilo’s ‘The Laying of Hands’ and Cheick Diallo’s ‘Taama’ this February. Contemporary South African artist Manyaku Mashilo’s first solo exhibition in the United States features a new series of multi-panel paintings exploring her own transition into womanhood. Southern Guild presents ‘The Laying of…
Located in the heart of Kampala, Uganda’s capital, Brian Kansiime Lister has emerged as one of East Africa’s most exciting painters. Drawing inspiration from his close-knit family, community, current events, and history, Lister weaves these influences into a distinctive series of paintings that reflect his unique artistic voice.…