Stauss & Co’s upcoming auction, ‘Ways of Seeing: South African and International Photography,’ offers a unique opportunity to acquire works that explore the dimensions of personhood, subjectivity and community through diverse photographic practices. This is the first photography exclusive auction by Strauss & Co. With that said, the auction brings…
Julie Mehretu (b. 1970, Ethiopia) is again pushing artistic boundaries. She will create a monumental glass installation for the Obama Presidential Center. Titled “Uprising of the Sun,” this 25-foot-wide artwork will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches. Inspired by President Obama’s speech at the…
Reports of widespread looting at the National Museum of Sudan in Khartoum have surfaced amidst the country’s deepening civil war and humanitarian crisis The Sudan National Museum at Khartoum, Sudan, was founded in 1971. (file photo: Wikipedia) The United Arab Emirates-backed Rapid Support Forces (RSF) orchestrated a “large-scale…
In a groundbreaking move poised to elevate the profile of African modern and contemporary art, this year, Strauss & Co is expanding its presence to the UK with the launch of its prestigious Art Club in London. Strauss & Co’s new art club in London is led by…
In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Botswanan-Canadian artist, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum creates dynamic works newly commissioned for The Curve Barbican Centre Silk Street, London. Sunstrum studied International Studies with concentration in Transnational Cultures at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and holds an MFA…
Addis Fine Art, Vigo Gallery and Tadesse Mesfin present a solo exhibition of paintings titled “Where We Coalesce’. Featuring Mesfin’s works on canvas from the last four years, the presentation takes place across Addis Fine Art in Addis Ababa from the 15th of September until the 30th of…
In honour of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2024, themed “Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future,” the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction has announced the launch of an innovative Youth Art Competition. This initiative invites young artists from across Africa, whether…
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and the Africa Art Fund have launched an Art Competition to amplify Nigeria-based artists’ voices. This initiative not only celebrates artistic expression but also empowers young creators to envision a future rooted in collaboration, growth, and stability—key elements for Nigeria’s progress. With…
Miné Kleynhans (34), a project manager at the University of the Free State Art Gallery, has been announced as the winner of the 2024 Sasol New Signatures Art Competition for her installation piece titled ‘Meditations on Resentment’. Kleynhans takes home a R100 000 cash prize and an opportunity to hold…