As part of a shared commitment to enhancing learning and collaboration between UK and international curators, Liverpool Biennial and the British Council are joining forces to offer 8 fully-funded opportunities to attend a curator’s networking and development week, within the 13th edition of Liverpool Biennial. This programme will…
Located in the heart of Kampala, Uganda’s capital, Brian Kansiime Lister has emerged as one of East Africa’s most exciting painters. Drawing inspiration from his close-knit family, community, current events, and history, Lister weaves these influences into a distinctive series of paintings that reflect his unique artistic voice.…
Across Africa, a dynamic array of residency programs is fostering innovation and excellence for artists and curators. These initiatives offer artists the opportunity to conceptualize, experiment, and produce new works, while curators can research, conceptualize, and develop exhibitions that showcase the continent’s rich cultural heritage. By providing a…
The global demand for contemporary African art has surged dramatically in recent years, signaling a shift in how the world views and values the continent’s creative output. This growing interest is reflected in the heightened activity across major auction houses, where African artists are gaining prominent recognition. Bonhams,…
Kettle’s Yard at the University of Cambridge presents Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. Drawing on Southern African culture, Christian iconography, traditional European painting, and African printmaking, this exhibition showcases new and recent paintings informed by the artist’s own dreams and the spiritual…
RESERVOIR Projects was founded in 2021 by Heinrich Groenewald and Shona van der Merwe, launching as an independent partnership focusing on collaborative curation. This new showcase titled, “Against the Bias” pays homage to an artistic conversation on the duality of textile and dress; exploring how fashion transcends the…
Southern Guild debuts FOG Design + Art 2025 with collectible design and contemporary art by leading artists from across Africa, including a selection of photographic portraits from Zanele Muholi’s seminal Somnyama Ngonyama (Hail, the Dark Lioness) series and ceramic sculpture by Andile Dyalvane. The gallery will also show specially commissioned paintings by Manyaku…
Lois Selasie Arde-Acquah and Gallery 1957 present ‘In Echoes of Mundane Mindfulness’ an exhibition that seeks to reclaim the quiet power of repetition by elevating the seemingly mundane gestures of mark-making, cutting and stitching. Arde-Acquah’s mesmerising, monochromatic works are both abstract and topographical, meditating on the intersections of…
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…
The African art world is buzzing with excitement and transformation. From vibrant local markets to prestigious international auctions, African art has captured the imagination of collectors across the globe. Yet, as 2025 approaches, questions linger: What trends will define the future? How will collectors adapt to a fast-evolving…