Ugo Ahiakwo, a multifaceted artist, sculptor, and designer, has won this year’s prestigious Tilga Art Fund Award. Ugo Ahiakwo (Image courtesy: Artist) This accolade highlights his outstanding contributions to contemporary African art and promises to elevate his career through significant opportunities and exposure. The Tilga Art Fund issued…
The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT) will debut its highly anticipated fall program, Black Ancient Futures, on September 18, 2024. Black Ancient Future Exhibition: April Bey, We Learned To Love Ourselves Until We Were Full Until We Did Not Need Yours Untill We Realized Our Own…
Kampala, Uganda – From August 8th to 24th, 2024, Kampala will host the fifth edition of KLA ART, a free contemporary art festival produced by 32° East. KLA ART 2024 (Poster design courtesy: Charity Atukunda) KLA ART transforms Kampala into a contemporary art festival, redefining the relationship between…
Ghanaian sculptor El Anatsui has been awarded the Visionary Artist Degree of Doctor honoris causa from the University of Edinburgh. El Anatsui (Image courtesy: Artist) This prestigious honour follows his recent receipt of the Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Bard College, New York, awarded during its 164th…
The Museum of Modern Art announces ‘Otobong Nkanga: Cadence’, a new, site-specific commission by the Nigerian-Belgian artist Otobong Nkanga opening in the Donald and Catherine Marron Family Atrium on the 10th of October 2024. The large-scale installation will feature an all-encompassing environment of sculpture, sound, and text that…
The African Art Hub (TAAH) is a pioneering gallery with a diverse team with rich experience and expertise,positioning it as a prominent player in the global art scene. The collective expertise of TAAH’s leadershipteam, spearheaded by Abraham Abia (Founder and Managing Director) significantly contributes to itssuccess. This team…
Algeria’s Culture Ministry announced the suspension of all major art festivals this summer in solidarity with Gaza, which has endured devastation from an ongoing Israeli offensive since October, according to Anadolu Agency. Culture Minister Soraya Mouloudji stated that the ministry will focus on activities that underscore Algeria’s support…
A multidisciplinary artist-in-residence program founded in 2019, Black Rock the residency brings together international artists to live and work in Dakar, Senegal for 1-3 month stays. With a mission to support new artistic creation through collaborative exchange and to incite change in the global discourse about Africa, the…
1952 Africa proudly announces the opening of applications for the 3rd edition of its Art Accelerator. This highly anticipated annual program is designed to propel the careers of early-stage artists through an intensive 8-week residency. Participants will benefit from essential resources, expert mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities to…
Dr. Fola David, a Nigerian doctor and hyper-realism artist, has shattered a Guinness World Record for the largest drawing by an individual. This Lagos-based visual artist embarked on an ambitious journey to create a 1,000-square-meter masterpiece highlighting Nigeria’s diverse cultures. The six-day challenge began on July 16 at…