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When you hear the phrase “Contemporary African Art” what comes to mind? A splash of bold colors? Something political? Maybe a sculptural piece made from old bottle caps? If you’re a bit unsure, you’re not alone. The term “contemporary” can feel a little abstract—especially when it’s paired with something as…

Norval Foundation presents ‘We, The People: 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa’, a celebration of 30 years of democratic South Africa and Kaloki Nyamai’s ‘Kaloki Nyamai: Ithokoo masuiluni’, an exhibition which takes inspiration from quotidian life in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya where the artist was raised…

Art stands as a resounding echo of cultural narratives, memory, and meaning—carrying the weight of centuries shaped by indigenous knowledge systems, cosmologies, oral traditions, and lived experiences. For many African artists today, engaging with these narratives is not just an act of reflection but one of active construction.…

Entries are now officially open for the 2025 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition, South Africa’s leading platform for emerging visual artists. Now in its 35th year of Sasol’s sponsorship, Sasol New Signatures remains a prestigious platform for emerging artists to break into the professional art world. Submission Guidelines…

Cassi Namoda to transform the iconic floor-to-ceiling windows of the Sunley Gallery overlooking Margate’s beaches and the North Sea at Turner Contemporary. Marking Namoda’s first institutional project in Europe, this new commission inaugurates Turner Contemporary’s annual programme inviting artists to engage with the gallery’s distinctive architecture and coastal…