“If something hurtful enters your body, you create something beautiful to protect yourself from it. That’s my philosophy.” – Wangechi Mutu. These poignant words from Wangechi Mutu encapsulate the essence of her artistic journey. Living and working in New York during the early 2000s, Wangechi Mutu faced has…
Julie Mehretu, a world-renowned Ethiopian artist will create the 20th BMW Art Car in collaboration with the Guggenheim Museum. Yes, you heard it right! The announcement was recently made by the German luxury vehicle manufacturer at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. The news was met…
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…
From Residencies, Fellowships, and open calls here is our list of opportunities for artists, and art workers. Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize 2023 (An Art Prize For Women Artists From Ghana And Its Diaspora) Official poster for Jury Panel. Image courtesy of Gallery 1957. Gallery 1957 is proud to…
Vacationing in Africa and want to explore the vibrant art scenes of Cape Town, Zanzibar, Morocco, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Malawi? Look no further! Art News Africa has curated a list of must-visit art events and galleries in these captivating destinations. Capetown Let’s start our artistic journey in Cape…
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) and the University of the Western Cape (UWC) are pleased to announce an open call for a year-long museum fellowship programme, developed to educate a new generation of art and museum professionals in Africa. The Zeitz MOCAA & University of…
Emmie Nume, a rising Ugandan figurative artist Emmie Nume’s solo show at Art Basel 2023 was nothing short of perfection. He presents a captivating display of his unique artistic approach. The solo booth, courtesy of Liste Art Basel in collaboration with Afriart Gallery showcased Nume’s paintings and drawings…
In celebration of Pride this year, Artsy is presenting an auction of new works by a diverse group of emerging and leading artists to benefit the Ali Forney Center. Selected directly from the studios of 15 artists, the June Pride auction will feature Ugandan artist Leilah Babirye’s work…
This month, Brett Charles Seiler has caught the Artsy team’s attention. The Zimbabwean artist is on “Artists on Our Radar,” a monthly Artsy series that highlights five artists from all over the world. The artists on this list are selected for making an impact in the previous month…