If you are a lover of art and happen to be in Nairobi this week, you are in luck. This week’s Art Calendar has three exciting events happening on Saturday, May 6th. Here is a guide to help you navigate the art scene in Kenya and make the…
Africa experienced a beautiful time during the 60s. The continent gained or was heading towards independence, and its art reflected freedom and liberation. During this time, Artists explored with colors, shapes, and their imagination to bring light to their nations after the darkness that came with colonization. One…
African mythology is one of the most interesting and underrated origin stories to have ever existed. Africa is such a big continent with over 1000 ethnic communities each with their own origin stories. Of course, because there are different parts of the continent; West Africa, East Africa, and…
The National Museum of Contemporary Art Athens (EMΣΤ) in collaboration with Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) presents ‘Return to Sender,’ a major outdoor installation by the Nairobi-based collective NEST. Curated by Katerina Gregos, the installation will be on exhibit at SNFCC’s Esplanade from April 26th to September…
The ongoing civil war in South Sudan has had a devastating impact on the country’s cultural heritage. The South Sudan National Museum, located in the capital city of Juba, was once home to a vast collection of artifacts and cultural treasures that dated back thousands of years. Since…
New York Art Week 2023 will be hosting a good number of art fairs, auctions, gallery openings, and exhibitions. There will be works from emerging and established artists on display. The main art fairs include The Armory Show, Frieze New York, NADA, Independent, 1-54, Future Fair, and TEFAF…
On May 25th, 1963, leaders from 32 African countries gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to form the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The event marked a turning point in African history as it paved the way for unity, solidarity, and cooperation among African nations. The anniversary of this…
Image courtesy of SMAFF St. Moritz Art Film Festival is inviting filmmakers to send in their work for their second edition. The submission of films is open from 1 January to 31 May 2023. The St. Moritz Art Film Festival is the first festival in the world dedicated…
The ABSA L’Atelier Art Competition for Young Visual Artists is an exciting opportunity for emerging artists in Africa to showcase their creativity and talent. ABSA, one of Africa’s largest financial services groups, has been running this competition since 1984. It has played a significant role in identifying and…