Making art is enjoyable, but getting it seen by others is not as easy as professionals make it look. If you are unsure about the best ways to promote your art, start by knowing the best spaces around you. The African Art Hub (TAAH) is one of the…
Since 1985, the International Center of Photography Infinity Awards has recognised outstanding contributions and emerging talent in the fields of, art, photojournalism, fashion photography, and publishing. The ICP honours remarkable efforts in photography and visual arts. Past recipients include South African visual activist and photographer Zanele Muholi, and…
Image courtesy of Contemporary And The Lusaka Contemporary Art Center (LuCAC) is a new private foundation founded by artist Victor Mutelekesha to further the advancement of contemporary Zambian arts. The centre is in New Chamba Valley and it houses a gallery, a library, and an artist residency. The…
From empowerment to finding one’s inner self, telling meaningful stories to sending powerful messages, art has served many functions throughout history. They also Commemorate important events of any kind connecting us with the chain of humanity that stretches back for millennia, making human life more significant and valuable. With…
The 2023 Young Contemporaries exhibition runs from January 8th – February 18th at Rele Gallary. Founded in 2015 to act as a critical interface between the African and international art worlds, Rele Gallery is a dynamic contemporary art gallery with 2 locations between Lagos, Nigeria and Los Angeles,…
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair has announced the return of the Marrakech fair. This will be the fourth edition and it will hold from 9 February to 12 February 2023. Launched in February 2018, the fair was started to broaden the 1-54 art fair reach and to further…
Here is a selection of books that offers a diverse range of perspectives on the development and contemporary practices of African art. These books cover a wide range of topics, including the history and development of African art, contemporary art practices on the continent, the role of art…
Exhibition viewImage courtesy of Zeitz MOCAA’s Instagram Currently on view at Zeitz MOCAA, “When We See Us: A Century of Black Figuration in Painting” is an exhibition that explores Black self-representation through portraiture and figuration in painting. Curated by Koyo Kouoh and Tandazani Dhlakama, the exhibition is celebrating…
The Christophe Person gallery presents “ EXPLORER L’INTIME ” works by two Cameroonian artists, Wilfried Mbida and Manga Lulu Williams to mark its new beginning. The Christophe Person gallery, located at 39 Rue des Blancs-Manteaux in Paris, during its opening exhibition on Thursday, December 15, 2022. OLIVIER HERVIAUX Image courtesy of Le Monde Christophe…