Rangi (Colors) Gallery TZ, is set to open the 4th Wise Man exhibition on the 28th of August, 2025. The exhibition features three artists from Mukuru Art Collective, including its founder, Adam Masava. Exploring the intersections of space in the East African contemporary landscape, the show celebrates the…
Afriart Gallery presents Undone by artists Charlene Komuntale and Sarah Waiswa, a powerful meditation on the layered negotiations of womanhood in the face of cultural, historical and systemic constraints. Their practices, distinct yet in deep dialogue, offer slow, deliberate responses to entrenched ideologies —responses that unravel the myths, aesthetics and expectations…
Anna Boghiguian and Turner Contemporary present The Sunken Boat: A glimpse into past histories, an exhibition which creates large-scale installations that combine personal narrative, historical research and political commentary. Her distinctive visual language—combining painting, drawing, collage, paper-mâché, glass, bronze and fabric—confronts viewers with questions about colonialism, trade, migration…
Afriart Gallery, a leading hub for contemporary art in East Africa, announced a new opportunity for artists across the continent. The gallery now invites submissions of high-quality editioned artworks for inclusion in its Curated Editions Collection. Since its founding in 2002, Afriart has championed African creativity by hosting…
Kenyan activist and photojournalist Boniface Mwangi has been released on bail after being arrested on July 19. His arrest came in connection with the alleged unlawful possession of ammunition, in a case that has drawn national and international attention. Boniface Mwangi appears at the Kahawa Law Courts in…
Goodman Gallery presents Lifelines, a group exhibition featuring works by Ghada Amer, Jared Ginsburg, Kapwani Kiwanga and Unathi Mkonto, among others. Lifelines brings together artists from across generations and geographies who engage the aesthetics of minimalism through a tactile and embodied approach. The exhibition reflects on mark-making, not as a gesture…
Contemporary human experience stretches beyond what we can fully grasp. To explain this, Bernard Mwangi (popularly known as Mwass Githinji) draws inspiration from this complexity. I’ve noticed a sudden urge among artists to look inward, exploring their complexity as regals, participants, and humans. His cultural lab, Studio 1.6—named…
Mitochondria Gallery presents Gifts of the Soil, a group exhibition that brings together works Victor Olaoye, Nedia Were, Izere Antoine, Laju Sholola and Nathalie Djakou Kassi, among others. This exhibition explores how local ecosystems shape both personal consciousness and collective cultural identity. By emphasising the deep ties between…
EBAS-Maputo launched its Sustainable Art Biennale with the inaugural 2025 edition of the Sustainable Art Meeting, awarding standout recycled-waste creations through its competition. The event also marked 50 years of Mozambique’s independence, highlighting the vital role of eco-art in promoting ecological awareness and cultural innovation across urban centers.…
“And by the favor of God, you are not mad.” Kamene Cultural Center, Nairobi is currently showcasing Gods in Action exhibition by Sudanese-Norwegian artist Khalid Shatta. Curated by Rahiem Shadad, the exhibition centers on diverse representations of the divine through art, craft, music, and dance. Rooted in the…