British-Ghanaian curator and author Osei Bonsu works out of Paris and London. His current position at Tate Modern as curator of international art entails organizing shows, expanding the museum’s collection, and increasing the representation of artists from Africa and the African diaspora. Bonsu has advised worldwide museums, art…
The 13th edition of the Bamako Encounters – African Biennale of Photography is on view at various venues in Bamako, Mali from 8 December 2022–8 February 2023. Emmanuelle Andrianjafy, Sans titre 2016, part of the series Nothing’s in Vain Image courtesy of the Bamako Encounters Founded in 1994 and organized by…
The art market is now back on track as auction houses are creating new marks while introducing new African art pieces from African artists to the market. Contemporary artists in Africa and in the Diaspora are doing well on the global art stage as five of the top…
The opportunities for artistic expression are endless; artists continue to innovate, grow and express themselves in different art spaces. Opened December 17, 2022, Lhola Amira: Facing the Future brings together Amira’s wholesome works, while launching the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco’s new African art program, dedicated to…
On December 14, 2021, the La Biennale di Venezia announced The Board of La Biennale di Venezia appointment of Ghanaian-Scottish architect, academic, and novelist Lesley Lokko as Curator of the 18th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. The Biennale Architecture will be held from Saturday 20 May to Sunday 26 November…
With the level of insight, perspective and creativity that curators put into their work, they serve as a link between the artists and their audiences by presenting the artist’s work such that it resonates with the audience. There are curators of African descent across Europe doing the work…
Finding the right holiday gifts for an art lover shouldn’t be difficult or out of the way. One can get them thoughtful art-inspired gifts that would make good collectibles items that they will hold dearly. Get inspired with ANA’s guide to the best presents for an art enthusiast…
The New Museum will host a significant solo exhibition of Wangechi Mutu’s art, which will include more than 100 pieces spanning her 25-year career. Wangechi Mutu was born in Nairobi in 1972. This exhibition “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined” will run from March 2 – June 4, 2023 Wangechi Mutu,…
Curating goes beyond selecting an artist’s work to display. A skilled curator knows to create a two-way experience for the artist and the audience. The audience is invited to bear witness to the artist’s work and the artist is made to discover their own work anew. There are…