Ghanaian artist, Amoako Boafo recently released a monograph that provides a comprehensive exploration of his career to date. The monograph is a richly illustrated book that includes original contributions from Osei Bonsu, Rachel Cargle, Mutombo Da Poet, and Aja Monet. Additionally, readers can delve into an insightful and…
Myriam Mihindou is a French-Gabonese artist who initially studied architecture and then enrolled for an arts degree at Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux. Mihindou appreciates spaces and goes as far as embracing them. Furthermore, she believes her work is inspired by the places she visited to, lived in,…
Louis Khehla Maqhubela, was a pioneering South African artist, born in 1939 in Durban. His legacy is important as he paved the way for South Africa’s urban black “township artists” of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. His practice offered a move away from prescriptive expressionism towards an internationalist…
Fashion and art have had a longstanding relationship throughout the years. Fashion’s reflectiveness of art trends also applies to African art, which has had a significant impact on fashion. African artists have been finding novel ways to express their creativity, and fashion design is one of the outlets.…
Image courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery Adebunmi Gbadebo is a multimedia artist who uses culturally imbued materials to investigate the complexities between land and memory in the American South. Gbadebo has developed a unique visual vocabulary by focusing on deeply significant elements such as indigo dye, soil manually scooped…
South Africa is renowned for having the richest collection of rock art in the world. The ancient San rock art depicts daily life, hunting, rituals, spiritual beliefs, and wildlife of the San people. These drawings provide a glimpse into the tribes’ experiences from thousands of years ago, long…
On February 8, Soto gallery announced on their Instagram account their latest exhibition “The Art of Collecting.” Soto Gallery is one of those galleries in Nigeria known for putting out creative exhibitions and shows, featuring extraordinary artworks that impress. From The Crack, Between Coming and Going, Heavy is…
African art has a rich and diverse history, and over the years, many curators have played an important role in promoting and preserving African culture through their exhibitions and initiatives. Here are five of the most inspiring African curators: OKWUI ENWEZOR Okwui Enwezor was a Nigerian curator, critic,…
Patrick Cikuru is a Congolese artist who has gained international recognition for his series of plastic waste portraits of political leaders. This series, which features portraits of politicians made entirely out of discarded plastic waste, is a powerful commentary on the environmental crisis facing our planet and the…