Mónica de Miranda is a Portuguese artist of Angolan ancestry who lives and works between Lisbon, Portugal and Luanda, Angola. Born in 1976, her disciplines include photography, filmmaking, and research. She works on postcolonial issues of geography, history, and subjectivity mostly related to Africa and its diaspora. De Miranda’s…
Edson Chagas is an Angolan photographer born in 1977. He trained as a photojournalist at the London College of Communication and further studied documentary photography at the University of Wales. His work explores cities and consumerism. He captures colourful minimalist compositions both on the street and in the studio. As a whole, his…
The 15th annual Sharjah’s March Meeting of the Sharjah Art Foundation The Postcolonial Constellation: Art, Culture, Politics after 1960 brought together students from all over the world, curators, and artists to address important topics related to the main theme of the 15th Sharjah Biennial: Thinking Historically in the…
Sculpting is a powerful medium for capturing the essence of an artist’s experience and their connection with the world around them. A sculptor’s process of creation involves bending and altering objects till it takes a new form. Sculptors are creating varied intricate and wonderful designs from found and made…
The production and distribution of film and audiovisual works is one of the most dynamic growth sectors in the world. In Africa, a lot of it remains untapped leaving a lot of potential for filmmakers and work they could do in the future. With that said, this article…
March is the month we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across the world. On the 8th of March, the world took to the internet various writing and posts about the collective efforts of women to drive and sustain gender inclusivity and push the…
Image courtesy of Joseph Awuah-Darko The global art scene has seen a massive dedication and appreciation for works from African contemporary artists in recent years. This year, Sotheby’s and Olym Collection presents ‘Contemporary Redefined: Africa Today’, an exhibition showcasing works from young African contemporary artists. The exhibition is…
Congolese painter Zemba Luzamba has created a series of art pieces that explore how animals are represented in fables and totems. As well as their role as sacred symbols of cultural heritage that represent a collective identity. Through the use of figurative elements, fashion motifs, and colors, these…
Image courtesy of Skånes konstförening Tawanda Appiah is an independent curator, writer, researcher and editor from Zimbabwe. Based in Malmö, Sweden, he has been appointed as a new curator at the Malamö art hub. The curatorial position at Skånes konstförening is a two to three-year contract. Appiah will…
Image courtesy of Goodman Gallery Paris-based Canadian artist Kapwani Kiwanga will represent Canada at the 60th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, which will happen from the 20th of April to the 24th of November, 2024. Kapwani Kiwanga is known for her research-driven work which has been…