Stevenson is pleased to present ‘iNtwasahlobo’, a solo exhibition of paintings by Simphiwe Ndzube. For his first exhibition in Johannesburg since 2021, Ndzube presents intimately scaled paintings on linen. iNtwasahlobo translates from isiXhosa as ‘spring’, referencing the central motifs and experiments with colour that characterise this body of work. Across this series,…
Africa Basel presents a new opportunity for the future of African art. With the growing demand for African art and recent stagnation in sales, the Africa Basel Fair, set to debut during Art Basel Week from June 13th to 17th, 2025, promises to provide African works the platform…
In a significant boost for local visual artists aspiring for international recognition, Harare is preparing to host Zimbabwe’s inaugural art fair, the Cheuka Art Fair (CHAF25), later this February. The event will take place from the 27th of February until the 1st of March at the Andy Miller…
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…
Since photographer Zanele Muholi decided to turn the camera on themselves with the series ‘Somnyama Ngonyama’, they have created a series of portraits in which they are both participant and image-maker. Now, Muholi is set to open two solo exhibitions this month, one presented by Moreira Salles Institute in Sao…
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…
Goodman Gallery presents ‘Ernest Cole: House of Bondage Part Three, ‘To Cross One More Sea’ by William Kentridge and ‘Mubato (The Handle)’ by Mischeck Masamvu at their Cape Town, Johannesburg and London spaces respectively. Ernest Cole, Untitled, 1960, 20 x 29.5 cm, Image courtesy of Goodman Gallery. Goodman…
Billie Zangewa presents ‘Breeding Ground’, an exploration of the transformative potential of nurturing as a fundamental force for growth, creation and connection. Through her masterful use of silk collage, Zangewa examines the cycles of care that define human existence, offering a compelling meditation on themes of motherhood, community,…
The Soloviev Foundation Gallery has opened an exhibition highlighting African and Afrodiasporic artworks from its collection, on view throughout February in recognition of Black History Month. The Soloviev Foundation Gallery, Installation view Photo Credit: Bonnie Morrison The display, housed on the ground floor of the Soloviev Group’s headquarters…