Image courtesy of Kairos Futura Kairos Futura, a network of established and emerging artists, launches a new project called ‘Nairobi Space Station’. The Nairobi Space Station is a project that aims to bring creative, sustainable solutions to Nairobi. Kairos Futura is a global network of established and emerging…
Installation of ‘For these Sins,’ 2020 – Image courtesy of Artsy Wycliffe Mundopa (b. 1987, Rusape, Zimbabwe) is a visual artist who lives and works in Harare, Zimbabwe. His works are known to create awareness on the lives of women and children in Harare’s underprivileged neighborhoods using his…
Sculpting is a powerful medium for capturing the essence of an artist’s experience and their connection with the world around them. A sculptor’s process of creation involves bending and altering objects till it takes a new form. Sculptors are creating varied intricate and wonderful designs from found and made…
Image courtesy of ArtMiabo ArtMiabo International Art Festival (AMIAF), first visual arts event with focus and theme on the trajectory of Afrobeat music genre is featuring creative professionals across diverse fields of The Arts in its the 2023 edition. The peculiar visual arts event, which runs from April…
This week, we look at open calls for March 2023. It’s the second week in March, and there are still a ton of opportunities for artists, art writers, researchers and educators to apply to. Here are some open calls you should check out today. 1. National Sculpture Society…
Khuloud el Zwai was born in 1975 in Tripoli, Libya where she lives and works. She studied Classical Music and Piano at the University of Tripoli and graduated in 1998. She is a self-taught painter who deals with the abstract, personal memories, emotions, existence and the experience of…
The production and distribution of film and audiovisual works is one of the most dynamic growth sectors in the world. In Africa, a lot of it remains untapped leaving a lot of potential for filmmakers and work they could do in the future. With that said, this article…
March is the month we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across the world. On the 8th of March, the world took to the internet various writing and posts about the collective efforts of women to drive and sustain gender inclusivity and push the…
Thebe Phetogo is an artist from Botswana who works in painting, sculpture and installation. He holds a BA in Media Studies from the University of Botswana, Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art, and a Masters in Fine Art from the University of Cape Town. Phetogo works from a position of…
Image courtesy of Joseph Awuah-Darko The global art scene has seen a massive dedication and appreciation for works from African contemporary artists in recent years. This year, Sotheby’s and Olym Collection presents ‘Contemporary Redefined: Africa Today’, an exhibition showcasing works from young African contemporary artists. The exhibition is…