Koyo Kouoh has been appointed the curator of the 61st International Art Exhibition to be held in 2026. The Board of La Biennale di Venezia met on Tuesday the 5th of November 2024 and upon the recommendation of President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, Koyo Kouoh was appointed as Director of the Visual Arts Department and was given the…
The Board of Fotogalleriet presents Nkule Mabaso as director from 2024 to 2028. Fotogalleriet’s board is enthusiastic about handing over the reins to Mabaso, a curator with an artist-centred practice, whose expertise is collaboration, and skill set to connect art and society. Nkule Mabaso is a curious and…
The United States Exchange Alumni team has collaborated with local Zimbabwean organisations to initiate a pioneer training programme aimed at boosting financial literacy and artistic skills for emerging visual artists in Bulawayo and Mbembesi, Matabeleland in Zimbabwe. This transformative initiative comes after observing that visual artists are perceived…
In the world of art, provenance refers to the documented history of an artwork’s ownership, origin, and journey over time. For collectors, museums, and investors, provenance is a critical factor in assessing an artwork’s authenticity and value. While provenance is crucial across all categories of art, it has…
British-Guyanese Botswana-based artist Ann Gollifer presents ‘Hold Me, Said the Earth,’ an exhibition that serves as exploration of identity and belonging as well as an invitation to consider our connections to the land, to each other and to the stories we carry. Curated by Motswana multidisciplinary artist and…
Strauss & Co’s November Flagship sales see a multigenerational line-up of internationally celebrated South African modern and contemporary artists showcase their outstanding works. The artists include Igshaan Adams, David Goldblatt, William Kentridge, Esther Mahlangu, Zanele Muholi and Irma Stern, together they lead Strauss & Co’s four-part November sales…
Prompted by its acceptance as an affiliate member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC), The Rust-en-Vrede Gallery + Clay Museum announced the launch of the inaugural SA Clay Awards in February 2024. The gallery will exhibit its winning pieces from the 2nd of November until the 7th of December…
Art Basel is back for its Paris edition this year, running from October 18 to 20 . This year’s Paris edition will feature 195 galleries from 42 countries. There is a steady representation of African art and artists, with African artists and galleries well represented. Some of the…
The 1-54 Art Fair is just around the corner, running from the 10th to the 13th of October for its 12th edition at Somerset House in London. With over 160 artists and 60 exhibitors from across the continent, this year’s event will feature 14 panel discussions with curators,…