Michael Soi, a luminary in Kenyan art, wields his paintbrush as a potent tool of social and political commentary. With every stroke, he unearths the underbelly of societal dynamics engaging viewers in a thought-provoking dance of colors and ideas.
From their intricate detailing on wooden carvings to the tactile allure of clay forms and the timeless elegance of soapstone sculptures, this article will show three East African sculptors to add to your list.
Nada Baraka, a Cairo-based artist, is the recipient of the 2023 ANNA Award. Alexandra-Naledi Holtman and Cazlynne Peffer secured second and third places respectively.
The British Museum welcomes an enormous number of visitors who mostly come to view the Rosetta Stone every day. Visitors have always taken pictures of the etched black slab of the Rosetta Stone at the London Museum but that will change in the next month.
Hassan Hajjaj is an electrifying Moroccan artist who infuses his works with the vivacity of his homeland’s streets. His vibrant portraits vividly depict Morocco’s cultural diversity, reflecting his upbringing in its bustling streets.
Aïda Muluneh’s photography encapsulates the intricate tapestry of postcolonial Africa. Against the backdrop of Addis Ababa, her stylized portraits, adorned in theatrical garments and face paint, bridge the realms of fact and fiction. Born in 1974 in Addis Ababa, Aida Muluneh is an Ethiopian photographer who made an…
The exhibition “Lamba Forever Mandrakizay” celebrates and analyzes the storied textile of Madagascar. It focuses on the lamba fabric intricately woven into Malagasy society. Running at Hakanto Contemporary until November 18, the exhibition showcases over 20 artists and their works, expertly curated to contrast contemporary creations with archival…
Renowned contemporary artist and lecturer in Fine Arts, Mary Evans, becomes the new Director of UCL Slade School of Fine Art and will take up the post from 4 October 2023. Mary Evans becomes the newly appointed Director of UCL Slade School of Fine Arts. Image courtesy of…
Ugandan visual artist Tindi Ronnie Chris captures the spirit of the Dinka, a resilient Nilotic ethnic group from South Sudan, in his mixed-medium collage series titled “Shadow of the Dinka.” The exhibition is hosted at the Xenson Art Space in Kampala and ends on 19th August 2023. In…
Do you think we are all fighting a common evil? Well, the exhibition at NCAI Gallery, titled: “Common Ground”. focuses on the similarities between social structures and influence, In Kenya. The exhibition features works crafted over the last decade that showcase the evolution of Kenyan art. Featuring four…