Black Rock Senegal has announced the 2023-2024 participants for the fourth year of its residency program. Launched by renowned artist Kehinde Wiley in 2019, Black Rock Senegal seeks to support new artistic creation through collaborative exchange and to incite change in the global discourse about Africa. For the…
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is currently showcasing a retrospective exhibition titled: ‘James Barnor, – Accra/London’. The exhibition showcases the remarkable work of Ghanaian photographer James Barnor over the last six decades. Barnor started as a portrait artist and, over time, began incorporating different mediums into his…
Afroprophetic: Art transforming minds and Nature was an exhibition that captivated audiences in early June. Curated by Arete Arts Foundation, the event took place in the vibrant city of London. Christie’s, presented this thought-provoking showcase, to explore the profound connection between art, the environment, and the human mind.…
Linda Dounia is a self-taught artist, designer, and curator from Senegal who has been exploring the use of AI in her work since before its recent surge in popularity within the art world. Her artistic practice is an exploration of the social construction of power and the cultural…
“If something hurtful enters your body, you create something beautiful to protect yourself from it. That’s my philosophy.” – Wangechi Mutu. These poignant words from Wangechi Mutu encapsulate the essence of her artistic journey. Living and working in New York during the early 2000s, Wangechi Mutu faced has…
African art, once confined by stereotypes, now breaks free as contemporary African artists have taken it upon themselves to redefine the narrative. Noteworthy works from the Atlantic Art Fair, Art Basel, and 154 Contemporary Art Fair showcase this transformative shift. Let’s look at the exceptional works of different…
Rita Mawuena Benissan, a Ghanaian-American interdisciplinary artist, is spearheading a movement to reclaim Africa’s historical narratives. Furthermore, she is resolute in countering the distorted perceptions shaped by the Western gaze. In 2020, Benissan founded ‘Si Hene,’ a non-profit foundation dedicated to collecting and preserving archives. These archives narrate…
Julie Mehretu, a world-renowned Ethiopian artist will create the 20th BMW Art Car in collaboration with the Guggenheim Museum. Yes, you heard it right! The announcement was recently made by the German luxury vehicle manufacturer at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. The news was met…
Belgium announced on Saturday its decision to transfer ownership of illegally acquired Congolese artifacts. This is a significant step towards addressing colonial legacies and rectifying historical injustices. The country aims to return works from the Royal Museum for Central Africa in Tervuren. Thomas Dermine, Belgium’s Secretary of State…
The Africa Center in New York City celebrated Juneteenth by unveiling a groundbreaking art installation called the Black Future Newsstand. This custom-built installation, created in collaboration with the Black Thought Project, aimed to capture a future where reparations and liberation become a reality. Located in Harlem, the Black…