Jess Atieno, a Kenyan mixed media artist, opens an exciting solo show at the Montague Contemporary, New York, presenting. Titled “Of Land, Body, and Water,” the exhibition presents her works, which delve into the intricate dimensions of representation within the post-colonial context. The exhibition opens on September 7th…
A recent wave of controversies surrounding the repatriation of stolen artifacts has enveloped the hallowed halls of the British Museum. It all began in August when an employee faced termination for the alleged theft of priceless items from the world’s third-most-visited Museum. Under intense scrutiny, the Museum faces…
Artsy released a collector insight as of September 2023 that prompts contemplation about Africa’s position in the global art investment landscape. With its burgeoning community of artists and collectors, Africa stands ready to make significant strides in the art market, thanks partly to initiatives like the recent launch…
The weekend marked the launch of the BMW Art Generation program in South Africa., The event featured a series of immersive events that celebrate contemporary African culture. The event is a collaboration between FNB Art Joburg and BMW Group South Africa, which aims to cultivate a new generation…
Contemporary African Art from the Chazen Collection is set to present Insistent Presence on September 5th 2023, a collection of forty-five art pieces ranging from sculptures, paintings, ceramics, printmaking, and photography made by a total of twenty-four contemporary artists living and working in Africa and its diaspora. The…
Artists Evans Ngure and Wallace Juma unite for an “An Ode to Carbon Life” exhibition at Alliance Francaise, Nairobi. The exhibition syncs with the Africa Climate Summit, 2023, as the artists pondered the optimal human-carbon coexistence. Through
For the 11th consecutive year, Somerset House in London welcomes back the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. From October 12 to 15, 2023, this exhibition boasts its largest gathering yet, featuring 62 international exhibitors and 14 new galleries.
Over the weekend, the spotlight was on One Off Gallery, Nairobi, as it unveiled a captivating exhibition titled ‘Outside Within,’ a showcase that brought together two exceptional artists: James Mweu and Patrick Karanja.
Curator Larry Ossei-Mensah has organized a transformative exhibition titled “The Speed of Grace” at Simões de Assis, Sao Paolo, Brazil. This exhibition stands as a powerful testament to the ability of art to challenge norms, reshape narratives, and bridge cultural divides.