THK Gallery presents ‘Light + Space II’, a group exhibition which serves as a reflection on an extraordinary year, drawing inspiration from the luminous, expansive quality of the Southern Summer. The exhibition offers both the space for reflection and the pause needed to recharge. ‘Light + Space II’…
Below are two exhibitions that have recently opened at WHATIFTHEWORLD Gallery Cape Town. Firstly, Dan Halter and WHATIFTHEWORLD Gallery are pleased to present ‘Dust in the Balance’, Halter’s solo exhibition. This is an exploration of displacement and the colonial and post-colonial systems of expropriation and violence, however, these themes can…
As the global art world increasingly recognizes African contemporary art, Art Basel Miami Beach provides a critical platform for African artists to share their stories. This fair’s latest edition from the 6th to 8th of December, 2024 featured an impressive lineup of African artists, represented by various galleries.…
Goodman Gallery Johannesburg presents ‘Editions & Works on Paper’, a group exhibition that celebrates the art of printmaking and multiples. The show consists of tapestries, lithographs, etchings, photographs and publications from across the gallery roster. Offering intergenerational approaches to printmaking, this curated selection presents an entryway into the…
Sotheby’s lays off staff members from its offices in New York, with the majority of cuts including back-office workers, junior staffers as well as specialists in various departments. A Sotheby’s spokesperson said, “Given the challenges the market has faced this year, we’ve taken a careful look at our…
Nigerian contemporary artist Osa Seven unveiled his groundbreaking exhibition, 1897: An Urban Contemporary Representation of Historic Benin Art, at the Muhcab Museum of Afro-Brazilian History and Culture. Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa and Osa Seven (Image courtesy: Artist) The exhibition commemorated the 1897…
The brainchild of the Stellenbosch Outdoor Sculpture Trust (SOST), Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 has announced its theme and official dates. Following its debut in 2020, the Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 promises to be a wholesome celebration of contemporary art.
Goodman Gallery presents ‘in situ’, a group exhibition that brings together the work of David Goldblatt, Jabulani Dhlamini, Lindokuhle Sobekwa, Ruth Motau and Nicola Brandt, each offering a unique lens on architecture as both a vessel and residue of the cultural, political and social forces shaping our environments. By…
Koyo Kouoh has been appointed the curator of the 61st International Art Exhibition to be held in 2026. The Board of La Biennale di Venezia met on Tuesday the 5th of November 2024 and upon the recommendation of President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, Koyo Kouoh was appointed as Director of the Visual Arts Department and was given the…
A banana duct tape painting by Maurizio Cattelan sold for $5 Million at Sotheby’s Contemporary Art auction. This is nothing new; we have consistently observed absurd creations labeled as “artworks” selling for exorbitant sums in Western markets. We feel compelled to explore this phenomenon by debunking the “buyer…