The elderly couple who originally sold the Ngil Mask—one of the ten surviving pieces—recently suffered a legal setback. The judge sided with the art dealer, pointing to the couple’s inexcusable negligence and frivolity, underscoring their failure to conduct proper research on the rare artifact. This court decision came…
The year 2023 in the art world was filled with ‘A LOT’. From progress announcements to scandals and the continuous return of looted artifacts from Africa, this year unfolded as a dynamic and multifaceted chapter in the realm of art. The unfolding events included major developments in the…
Gallery 1957 is a contemporary art gallery with spaces across Accra, Ghana and London, UK. It dedicates its programme to spearheading international exchanges between art practices from these communities and the rest of the world, presenting artists who interrogate concepts of belonging and identity, cultural exchange, and social…
Jackson’s Art Prize, formerly Jackson’s Painting Prize, is an annual competition showcasing the exceptional artwork of rising artists from around the world. The competition started in 2016 to spotlight talent in the Jackson’s Art Supplies’ community. With a focus on materials, and impressive expert judging panels made up of…
Museum MMK for Modern Art announces Christelle Oyiri as the recipient of the PONTOPREIS MMK 2024. The prize includes an exhibition at the ZOLLAMT MMK, starting on February 23, 2024, and is also endowed with 10,000 euros, which will be paid out as a scholarship. Museum MMK for Modern…
Apply for Nuku Studio one to three month Art Residency program in Ghana, Tamale. The Center for Photographic Research and Practice at Nuku Studio offers an Art Residency that provides a quiet and comfortable space for individuals to explore and try new things in a novel setting. Artists…
Thelma Golden, the director and chief curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, has been awarded the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize. Golden said in an interview that it was a “total surprise” when Sade Lythcott, the chief executive of the National Black Theater and chair of the…
November 15, 2023 – January 15, 2024 Black Rock Senegal residency program opens application for artists. Image courtesy of Black Rock Senegal. Black Rock Senegal is a multidisciplinary artist-in-residence program founded by renowned artist Kehinde Wiley in 2019. Named for the volcanic rocks that blanket its shoreline, the…
Minneapolis Institute of Art, Mia, seeks a Chair of the Arts of Global Africa, whose role is to enhance, interpret and publish Mia’s collection of African art and to promote understanding and appreciation of African art through its collection, making it accessible to the largest possible audience. Minneapolis…
The exhibition “Unextractable: Sammy Baloji invites” emphasizes collective artistic production as a means of opposing the pervasive and destructive effects of economic, ecological, and sociocultural exploitation. It is hosted at Kunsthalle Mainz, a renowned contemporary art museum in Germany. Sammy Baloji: Tales of the Copper Crosses Garden: Episode…