The Guest Artists Space Foundation (G.A.S.), in collaboration with the Yinka Shonibare Foundation (Y.S.F.), has announced its 2025 G.A.S. Fellowship Award, a prestigious opportunity designed to nurture mid-career art practitioners across Africa. G.A.S Fellowship Open Call (Image credits: G.A.S. Foundation) This edition offers two fully funded six-week residencies…
The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is set to kick off in Marrakech with VIP previews on January 30-31, 2025, followed by public days on February 1-2, 2025, at the iconic La Mamounia and DADA. This highly anticipated event promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, showcasing a diverse…
Goodman Gallery New York presents ‘Landing (again)’, a group presentation showcasing eight leading 20th and 21st century artists who have been instrumental in shaping the course of art history from the African continent and its diaspora. This presentation serves as an extension of ‘Landing’, first showcased by the New York…
This year’s ArtReview Power 100 has seen a significant recognition of the influence of African curators, artists, and thinkers in reshaping global cultural narratives. Figures such as Ibrahim Mahama, Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung, Gabi Ngcobo, and Azu Nwagbogu exemplify how art transcends borders, fosters dialogue, and amplifies underrepresented…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art presents ‘Tsedaye Makonnen—Sanctuary :: መቅደስ :: Mekdes’ which opened on the 13th of December 2024 and will remain on ongoing display. The exhibition features seven sculptures by Washington, D.C.-based Ethiopian American artist Tsedaye Makonnen, and it explores the invisibility and violence that Black…
In a year when AI has become an increasingly present part of our day-to-day lives, it’s no surprise that artists have been making use of technology to think about human experience. This year has seen successful solo and group shows highlighting the role that distinctive and intelligent curatorial…
As the holiday season unfolds like a masterpiece, our ANA Holiday Special presents a curated canvas of artful gift ideas. Explore our curated selection of art-inspired treasures, carefully crafted to bring joy and beauty to your holiday celebrations. From stunning decor and art pieces, to thoughtful treasures and…
Joseph Awuah-Darko, a celebrated figure in Ghana’s art scene, is accused of non-payment following sales of works by several artists who claim that he has built his career at the expense of their livelihoods. According to an Afrikmag investigation titled “Gallery of Greed”, the accusations suggest that Awuah-Darko…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art has unveiled a dynamic new leadership team, appointing John K. Lapiana as director after 18 months as interim leader and welcoming Heran Sereke-Brhanas as deputy director to chart an inspiring path forward. These appointments signal stability after years of significant leadership…