The Prince Claus Impact Award has spotlighted the ground-breaking contributions of six exceptional artists, each recognized for their profound influence on society through their diverse and transformative work. Prince Claus 2024 Impact Award Recipients (Courtesy: Prince Claus) The 2024 awardees are: Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi (Ghana) Rosa Chávez (Guatemala)…
The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is set to kick off in Marrakech with VIP previews on January 30-31, 2025, followed by public days on February 1-2, 2025, at the iconic La Mamounia and DADA. This highly anticipated event promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, showcasing a diverse…
Goodman Gallery New York presents ‘Landing (again)’, a group presentation showcasing eight leading 20th and 21st century artists who have been instrumental in shaping the course of art history from the African continent and its diaspora. This presentation serves as an extension of ‘Landing’, first showcased by the New York…
The Vanguard Gallery makes its debut in London with a vibrant exhibition celebrating contemporary African voices. Titled In the Act of Becoming: An Ode to Self and Story the exhibition delves into the journey of self-discovery. Curated Modeleola Shodipothe exhibition highlights the ever-evolving sociopolitical landscape of the African…
This year’s ArtReview Power 100 has seen a significant recognition of the influence of African curators, artists, and thinkers in reshaping global cultural narratives. Figures such as Ibrahim Mahama, Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung, Gabi Ngcobo, and Azu Nwagbogu exemplify how art transcends borders, fosters dialogue, and amplifies underrepresented…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art presents ‘Tsedaye Makonnen—Sanctuary :: መቅደስ :: Mekdes’ which opened on the 13th of December 2024 and will remain on ongoing display. The exhibition features seven sculptures by Washington, D.C.-based Ethiopian American artist Tsedaye Makonnen, and it explores the invisibility and violence that Black…
Goodman Gallery London presents part one of a three-part exhibition between the UK, Europe and South Africa by the late Ernest Cole. In collaboration with the Magnum Gallery in Paris and the Ernest Cole Family Trust, ‘House of Bondage: Vintage works from the Ernest Cole Family Trust’ presents rare vintage…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art has unveiled a dynamic new leadership team, appointing John K. Lapiana as director after 18 months as interim leader and welcoming Heran Sereke-Brhanas as deputy director to chart an inspiring path forward. These appointments signal stability after years of significant leadership…
The art world has long been dominated by the idea of owning a piece of art. With the rise of the sharing economy and changing consumer behavior, art rental is becoming an increasingly attractive option for collectors. But what are the benefits and drawbacks of renting art versus…
Can anybody be an artist? This philosophical question has sparked debates among art enthusiasts and critics for centuries. Raising questions about the nature of artistic essence and relationship to creativity, skill, and intention. Both of these approaches, though vastly different in execution and ideology, wrestle with what constitutes…