Eritrean artist, Ficre Ghebreyesus explored in his work themes of migration, memory, and identity. During his teenage years, he was very much involved in the fight for Eritrean independence. He later abandoned his military involvement and left the country various countries such as Sudan, Italy, and Germany, before…
Sponsored by the UF Center for African Studies, the Harn Museum of art utilized the enchanted February 9th evening to host “Africa Everywhere,” to celebrate the beauty of the arts of Africa and the African diaspora, including the Harn’s newest exhibition Posing Beauty in African American Culture. The evening…
Patrick Cikuru is a Congolese artist who has gained international recognition for his series of plastic waste portraits of political leaders. This series, which features portraits of politicians made entirely out of discarded plastic waste, is a powerful commentary on the environmental crisis facing our planet and the…
Africa In Context: San Diego Mesa College World Art Permanent Collection From January 30 – February 23, 2023 Image Courtesy of San Diego Mesa College The art gallery at San Diego Mesa College is honoring Black history with a brand-new display of traditional African artwork. Africa in Context,…
Born in 1999, Ugandan artist Emmie Nume has established a reputation for his emotionally charged portraits that embody the essence of feeling through free and spontaneous expression. He incorporates spontaneous abstraction and figurative elements in his practice. In creating his works, Nume uses mediums such as charcoal, pastels,…
The history of the Zimbabwean lost treasure trove of paintings from the 1940s is quite intriguing. The collection of paintings was created by students of the Cyrene Mission school and was lost for 70 years. The school was established in 1939 by Edward Paterson, a Scottish clergyman who…
Imigongo is a well known art form in Rwanda traditionally made with cow dung that dates back to the 18th century. It is believed that this technique was invented by Prince Kakira, son of King Kemenyi of Gisaka and has its origin in the province of Kibungo close…
Famakan Magassa becomes the second winner of the NSAAP, which focuses on contemporary artists from Africa and its diaspora. For his work, Magassa receives R500 000 and the opportunity to hold a solo exhibition at the Norval Foundation. Famakan Magassa, La Ballade Noctambule. Acrylic on canvas, 145 x 149 x…
February first is not only known as a month of love, it also marks the time for recognising the central roles of Black people. To mark this annual celebration, Youngtown State University kicked off with an exhibition of Makonde sculptures from the collection of Tazim and Dr. Nazim…
Isthuli-Sasengweni Arts & Craft Organisation in partnership with the City of Ekurhuleni’s Sports Recreation Arts and Culture Department are calling emerging visual art practitioners to submission of artworks to be selected for a special curated contemporary exhibition at the Springs Art Gallery. Image courtesy of Isthuli-Sasengweni Arts &…