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…
FNB Art Joburg returns to the Sandton Convention Centre for its 16th edition from Sept 7 to 10, 2023. FNB Art Joburg is a weekend long arts festival that features top contemporary artists and galleries and institutions across Africa and the worldwide diaspora. FNB Art Joburg returns to the Sandton Convention Centre for its 16th edition from Sept…
Mitochondria Gallery, Houston, Texas, is thrilled to showcase the exceptional talent of Rwandan artist Izere Antoine in his second solo exhibition, “Streams and Trails.” Born in 1996, Antoine has quickly emerged as a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene, capturing audiences with his unique artistic style and…
The “Anti-Fragile” exhibition, hosted by the Circle art agency in Nairobi, is a captivating showcase of contemporary East African art. The title, “Anti-Fragile,” reflects the exhibition’s theme, celebrating the strength, resilience, and power of the artists and their works.The exhibition features a diverse group of 26 artists from…
Open Call: Up to six fellows will be selected to participate in the program for six months in the period between October 2023 and October 2024. Museums are spaces for presentation of the life and history of societies. They are spaces for discussion, contestation, construction and reconstruction of…
Nigerian artist, Oluwatosin Ajibade, also known as Mr Eazi has commissioned thirteen artists to make works corresponding to singles on his new record. Sesse Elangwe’s The Way I See It (2023). Image courtesy of Art Newspaper/Sesse Elangwe. Mr Eazi has commissioned thirteen artists representing a total of 8 countries on…