Bag Factory presents ‘Rabbit hole runs deep’, a solo exhibition by Tawanda Takura comprising mixed-media, found object, sculpture and painting. Takura’s first solo presentation in South Africa follows his Cassirer Welz Award win. ‘Rabbit hole runs deep’ explores the complex co-existence of dualities like freedom and dependence; novelty…
Olaolu Slawn has secured a major solo exhibition at Saatchi Yates. The solo exhibition which started last month will end on October 20, 2024.
The Sharjah Art Foundation has just announced its list of participants for the 2025 Sharjah Biennale. This year’s edition will feature over 140 artists from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Among them, 80 artists have been commissioned to create new works for the Biennale. This year, artists…
The 1-54 Art Fair is just around the corner, running from the 10th to the 13th of October for its 12th edition at Somerset House in London. With over 160 artists and 60 exhibitors from across the continent, this year’s event will feature 14 panel discussions with curators,…
Lerato Motaung’s ‘Traces In The Still Air’ delves into how memory and grief shape our identities. At the heart of the exhibition is an installation featuring 33 swings , each representing a year of Motaung’s life. These wings are suspended from the roof and serve as symbols of…
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) recently received a $3 million grant from The Mellon Foundation. This marks a significant step forward in its mission to preserve and promote West Africa’s cultural legacy. This substantial funding will support MOWAA’s efforts to develop world-class arts institutions and foster…
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is currently hosting Layo Bright’s debut solo museum exhibition. Her exhibition has been ongoing since April 7, 2024.
This piece will be exploring 10 African galleries at 1-54 London to look out for, and where you can find them at the art fair. 1-54, the renowned international art fair dedicated to contemporary African art, returns this year to Somerset House, London’s iconic neoclassical landmark and creative…
Renowned South African artist Nolan Oswald Dennis makes their solo debut at Zeitz MOCAA with Understudies, an exhibition that embodies their para-disciplinary approach, challenging traditional notions of art, science, metaphysics and knowledge. This groundbreaking show invites viewers to reexamine their relationship with instruction and authority. “Understudies”, an Exhibition…
Ethiopia at the Crossroads explores Ethiopia’s strategic position at the intersection of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, highlighting cross-cultural exchange and artistic innovation. The exhibition celebrates how Ethiopian artists weave diverse influences from centuries of cultural interplay into their work. From the intricate beauty of ancient Christian…