The Stevenson Gallery in South Africa recently announced the passing of its visionary director, Andrew Da Conceicao. Andrew has been instrumental in establishing the gallery as a beacon of hope for African artists since 2003. He has propelled it to become one of the most prestigious and high-profile…
Deutsche Bank just announced its collaboration with Yinka Shonibare CBE. To commemorate its 20 years of partnership with Frieze, the collaboration will be marked with the ‘African Bird Magic’ exhibition. The exhibition will showcase Yinka Shonibare CBE’s new thought-provoking work in the Deutsche Bank Wealth Management lounges at…
They should consume us in the light of the truth, in the light of racial injustice, in the light of the things we don’t usually want to discuss.– Esmaa Mohamoud Esmaa Mohamoud fearlessly tackles the complexities of “Black body politics’. Through thought-provoking sculptures, Mohamoud delves into the personal, social, economic,…
Efie Gallery in Dubai just announced its partnership with Victor Epuk as the upcoming artist-in-residence in collaboration with New York University Abu Dhabi in Dubai. The residence is part of the first edition of Dubai’s Calligraphy Biennale, which will take place on 1st October 2023. Victor will further…
The art world is witnessing a glorious display of talent this week at Foundations Art Fair. In collaboration with the Cierra Britton Gallery, African artists are at the forefront of this exhibition. The featured artists include Nola Ayoola, Lewinale Havette, and Amy Amalia (South American). These artists continue…
Barthélémy Toguo’s works cross-examine the beautiful complexities that continue to divide our world today. He combines different mediums and styles, such as watercolor, video installations, and sculptures, to expose the differences between the developing world and the West. His current exhibition, titled: “Inhabit the Earth’ at the HAB Galerie in…
The Centre National des arts plastiques in Paris, France, calls for art submissions to commemorate the genocidal massacre of the Tutsis in Rwanda in 1994. This is a shock, as Rwanda had cut all ties with France in 2006 due to suspicions regarding the genocide against the Tutsi…
Recent news has emerged regarding the staffing changes at two prominent auction houses, Sotheby’s and Phillips, specifically within their digital departments. These developments have sparked speculation in the art world about their potential impact on the global art market, especially considering the significant relevance of major auction houses like Sotheby’s…
With the growing demand for African art, galleries worldwide have embraced numerous African events. Among them, a distinctive group in New York continues to host several events featuring talented African artists, passionately striving to boost their recognition. Over the past decade, these galleries have skillfully showcased African artists…
The winners of the 2023 Contemporary African Photography Prize have been announced. The winners are Nadia Ettwein, Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Léonard Pongo, Yasmin Forte, and Maheder Haileselassie. Selected by a panel of 20 international judges, the other shortlisted projects for the 2023 Contemporary African Photography Prize include works by Robin…