The NEST Collective, a Nairobi-based art group, has created an installation named “Return to Sender” that addresses the issue of textile waste and the negative consequences of fast fashion. This exhibition comes just days after Earth Day. Many influencers have been receiving PR packages from Google to promote…
The creative industry has become a lucrative field in many African countries, including Kenya. With the rise in income and jobs created by this sector, it is imperative that the government increase its spending and expenditure to support its growth. As an artist and a witness to the…
I’m not going to start this essay like any typical one, because it’s not typical. The words “identity,” “African,” and “Art” have been repeated numerous times in your everyday art history class or your daily dose of “what country is what,” but this is not a typical class…
Pretty sure we’ve all seen the Netflix invites to Queen Charlotte’s brunch in South Africa. Well, this comes just a few days after Netflix invested 23.5 billion shillings, which translates to over $177 million, to boost film production in the continent. However, I can’t help but wonder about…
Art has the power to inspire and move people, to create dialogue and spark change. For Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, a Ugandan cartoonist and artist, art is a tool for social change, a way to speak truth to power and to address important social issues. Dr. Jimmy Spire…
Jacob Lawrence was a renowned African American artist. Lawrence’s work became widely known in the 1940s. He was well-known for his depictions of African American life and history, as well as his use of vivid colours and simplistic forms. His art centered on African Americans’ experiences, including their…
The Philadelphia Museum of Art will establish the first-ever Center for African Art in the US. It will showcase more than 5,000 African artworks in a state-of-the-art facility. The center will also include a library, research center, educational programs, lectures, workshops, and performances. In 2024, the center will…
Following the opening of Inside out, an art exhibition space in Johnannsburg, artist and founder, Roger Ballen announced their first exhibition “End of the Game.” Photographic artist Roger Ballen Ballen has lived and worked in South Africa for almost 40 years. The exhibition’s name is taken from Peter…
Bonfils Ngabonziza was born in Rwanda in 1989. A is a visual artist specialising in public art paintings, portraits, children’s book illustrations and character design, Ngabonziza has made a name for himself in Rwanda and internationally. He started drawing at a young age and began making art in…
Wangechi Mutu’s latest exhibition at the New Museum in New York City is a must-see for art enthusiasts. The exhibition features over 70 works by the Kenyan-born artist, including collages, sculptures, and installations. Firstly, Mutu’s works are visually stunning, with intricate details and vibrant colors that capture the…