The weekend marked the launch of the BMW Art Generation program in South Africa., The event featured a series of immersive events that celebrate contemporary African culture. The event is a collaboration between FNB Art Joburg and BMW Group South Africa, which aims to cultivate a new generation…
The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art (MoCADA) unveiled its latest project, the Ubuntu Community Sculpture Garden, in Brooklyn’s vibrant Fort Greene neighborhood. What was once a mundane parking lot is now an urban sanctuary and a testament to iconic Brooklyn figures. The garden features diverse community members,…
1-54 is the first and only international fair devoted to contemporary African art, and it was established in 2013 by Touria El Glaoui. 1-54 is the top international art fair dedicated to giving contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora prominence. It holds three editions annually in London,…
The British Council has collaborated with the Liverpool Biennial for the Biennials Connect initiative. From 1-6 August, 16 esteemed international curators from diverse countries, including Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria, will participate in a week of events, discussions, and networking. The event aligns with the exhibition at Liverpool Biennial…
A few days after the summer solstice of 2023, eleven visual artists from East to West Africa presented anew body of work at Mitochondria Gallery, in Houston, Texas. The show’s title “When the Sun Stands Still” is an ode to the longest day of year, it is also…
An exceptional South African curator, Kara Taylor, has created an exhibition that deeply connects with her home locations. Growing up on Martha’s Vineyard, she has been integral to the Island’s art scene for years. However, her life took an exciting turn when she began traveling to South Africa…
It is no secret that today, many things have challenged Western stereotypes of African culture, identity, and art. African leaders are at the forefront of this revolution as they have made diplomatic changes affecting how African artists portray black identities. Mali recently decided to remove French as their…
On the 4th of July, 2023, The Financial Times reported that British-Ghanaian architect David Adjaye has been accused of sexual harassment and assault. Three women who used to work for the internationally renowned architect have made allegations that range from sexual assault to harassment. Adjaye has denied the…
Lubaina Himid is the recipient of the 2023 edition of the Maria Lassnig Prize. This is the fourth edition of the Maria Lassnig Prize and it is awarded by the Maria Lassnig Foundation to honour mid-career artists every two years. Himid will receive €50,000 and a solo exhibition…