The 36th Bienal de São Paulo expanded its global reach with the third Invocation, Mawali–Taqsim: Improvisation as a Space and Technology of Humanity, held in Zanzibar. Hosted at the Maru Maru Hotel and Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique, with the Dhow Countries Music Academy (DCMA) as a central partner,…
Julie Mehretu has been awarded the rank of Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. Mehretu’s remarkable body of work has been exhibited at Galerie Marian Goodman since 2013. Her most recent exhibitions at this Paris location include a collaboration…
The 2025 Dar Foto Festival currently explores the complexities of “Coexistence” through the powerful medium of photography. Running from January 31 to March 1, 2025, the festival spans two vibrant cities, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, presenting the works of 15 distinguished photographers from across Africa, including Congo,…
At Marianne Boesky Gallery in New York, Serge Alain Nitegeka presents Configurations in Black, an exhibition that continues his exploration of displacement, migration, and identity through abstraction. Displaced Peoples in Situ, Serge Alain Nitegeka, Studio Study XXVII (2024). (Image credit: Marianne Boesky Gallery, Guardian) Born in Rwanda, Nitegeka was…
Pearl Lam Galleries now represents Serge Alain Nitegeka across Asia, in collaboration with Marianne Boesky Gallery and Stevenson. Born in Rwanda in 1983 and now living in Johannesburg, Serge Alain Nitegeka is celebrated for his innovative paintings and sculptures, including large-scale and site-specific installations. His artistic practice is…
The ongoing debate on restitution is more complex and far-reaching than we might imagine. While cultural artworks are often at the forefront of this conversation, they are just the tip of the iceberg. The collection, documentation, production, and use of data acquired by American and European colonialists were…
The M23 conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has drawn widespread attention across Africa. As mainstream media presents conflicting narratives, graffiti artists have taken matters into their own hands, addressing the centralisation of information. The #sprayforcongo initiative by RBS Akademya called upon artists from five cities…
Henry ‘Mzili’ Mujunga and Afriart Gallery present ’25 years: 1999-2024′, a colourful exhibition filled with thought provoking multiple media on canvas. In realistic and semi-abstract forms, Mujunga explores a spectrum of human experiences; from the celebrated to the taboo- the common place and the hidden. Mostly an abstract…
Located in the heart of Kampala, Uganda’s capital, Brian Kansiime Lister has emerged as one of East Africa’s most exciting painters. Drawing inspiration from his close-knit family, community, current events, and history, Lister weaves these influences into a distinctive series of paintings that reflect his unique artistic voice.…
Acaye Kerunen presents her debut solo exhibition in the UK at Pace Gallery, titled “Neena aan uthii.” Translated as “See me, I am here,” this exhibition affirms her identity as a child of East African soil. This exhibition features diverse sculptures, installations, and performances that pay homage to…