Dennis Osadebe joins the long list of visual artists that have collaborated with popular fashion houses and brands as he designs a new scarf for Hermes. In the past year, amongst others, Gucci has collaborated with Cinthia Sifa Mulanga and Samson Bakare, and there has been a collaboration…
Image courtesy of Sharjah Art Foundation Organised with Sharjah Art Foundation in collaboration with The Africa Institute, Serpentine presents a major exhibition titled “State of Oneness” of the pioneering Sudanese artist and leading modernist, Kamala Ibrahim Ishag. The exhibition which began on 7 October 2022 and will run…
Here is a selection of books that offers a diverse range of perspectives on the development and contemporary practices of African art. These books cover a wide range of topics, including the history and development of African art, contemporary art practices on the continent, the role of art…
Photographer Carolina Arantes documents the daily life of French women of African heritage through her long-term First Génération project, published in a new book by fisheye editions. These women are believed to be in search of a solid mixed identity in the country. This collection of images is a documentary…
Image courtesy of The New York Times John Akomfrah (b. 1957) is a Ghanaian-British artist and filmmaker known for his installation artworks, which often incorporate elements such as video, sound, and text, to explore themes related to history, migration, memory, and identity. With his multichannel video installations, he…
Who are Art Entrepreneurs. For me, I see them as art enthusiasts, those who follow art like a second skin. These people show the world a different side of the art space and draw people to love them like they do. Here is a list of entrepreneurs who…
Exhibition viewImage courtesy of Zeitz MOCAA’s Instagram Currently on view at Zeitz MOCAA, “When We See Us: A Century of Black Figuration in Painting” is an exhibition that explores Black self-representation through portraiture and figuration in painting. Curated by Koyo Kouoh and Tandazani Dhlakama, the exhibition is celebrating…
The Christophe Person gallery presents “ EXPLORER L’INTIME ” works by two Cameroonian artists, Wilfried Mbida and Manga Lulu Williams to mark its new beginning. The Christophe Person gallery, located at 39 Rue des Blancs-Manteaux in Paris, during its opening exhibition on Thursday, December 15, 2022. OLIVIER HERVIAUX Image courtesy of Le Monde Christophe…
Image courtesy of Lambda To Precious Okoyomon, chaos can be an artistic tool. Time and time again, they have created massive site-specific installations from entire rooms and galleries and turned them into spaces for play, respite and reflection. The artist is known for their use of organic materials…