At the “Edges of Ailey” Exhibition which opened on the 25th of September, 2024, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye showcases her contribution to the show.
Art Partner, one of the world’s leading creative agencies, open call for art submissions for #CreateCOP29, a contest generating conversations and action for climate justice and calling attention to the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference 2024 (UNFCCC COP 29). Art Partner invites artists of all nationalities, races,…
Kehinde Wiley and Stephen Friedman Gallery present ‘Fragments from the treasure house of darkness,’ Wiley’s first solo exhibition in London in three years following ‘The Prelude’ at The National Gallery. Wiley is known for his vibrant and highly naturalistic portrait paintings of contemporary African American and African Diasporic men and women,…
Artists Andile Dyalvane, King Houndekpinkou, Chuma Maweni, Nandipha Mntambo, Zanele Muholi and Zizipho Poswa currently have works featured in the Museum of the African Diaspora’s (MoAD) group exhibition, ‘Liberatory Living: Protective Interiors and Radical Black Joy,’ on until 2 March 2025. Curated by Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Public Programs at MoAD Key Jo Lee, the exhibition presents designs,…
Jem Perucchini presents his solo exhibition titled ‘Strange Fruit’ at Corvi-Mora Gallery in London, a visual assemble that challenges the understanding of identity, history, mythology and the enduring power of human emotion. With his masterful use of texture, colour and evocative storytelling, Perucchini invites his audience to explore…
In recent years, African art has made significant strides in the global art market, gaining recognition and value beyond the continent. Behind this rise is a group of dedicated art collectors who are not only preserving African culture but also influencing its global appreciation. These collectors, based both…
Featuring more than 140 participants, and over 80 new commissions, the artists in the Sharjah Biennial 2025, who will present exquisite art pieces that align with the theme: to carry, has been revealed. This poignant theme invites us to ponder on the weight of our collective heritage, the…
The 35th Bienal de São Paulo, Choreographies of the Impossible, marks a historic milestone as it arrives on the African continent for the first time, hosted in Luanda, Angola. Vista da instalação Habitar el color, de Carlos Bunga durante a 35a Bienal de São Paulo. 10/10/2023 © Levi…
Standing as a visual testament to recapture the essence of a bygone era, the Théâtre Populaire series, a photography series by Nyaba Léon Ouedraogo, transports viewers to a forgotten cultural landmark in Burkina Faso. Through his evocative lens, Ouedraogo revives the memories of a once-thriving theater, now standing…
The UK Government Art Collection has just acquired a work by Nengi Omuku (b.1987, Nigeria). Selected by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the artwork, titled “All Things be Equal”, 2024 blends cultural heritage with a deeply personal narrative. Using Sanyan fabric, Nengi Omuku honors its deep cultural significance…