At the “Edges of Ailey” Exhibition which opened on the 25th of September, 2024, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye showcases her contribution to the show.
Majuto ni Mjukuu, huja baadaye – a Swahili proverb meaning “regret comes later, to your grandchildren.” This phrase captures the essence of reflection and hindsight. Driven by this vision, Wajukuu Arts Center in Kenya creates new opportunities for children impacted by social challenges. The name Wajukuu means “grandchildren”…
ART X Lagos, West Africa’s leading art fair, returns with a bold vision for its ninth edition, running from October 31 to November 3, 2024. Fred Ebami, Kaper Jesse Legacy (detail), 2024. (Image credit: Galerie Mam.) With the theme “Promised Lands,” this year’s fair dares to reimagine African…
The African Female Artist Mentorship Program (AFAMP) is calling on prospective mentees to submit their applications. Exclusive to African female artists aged 19 to 40 years, the mentorship is aimed at those in the early stages of their careers as professional artists. With regards to the application deadline,…
Kehinde Wiley and Stephen Friedman Gallery present ‘Fragments from the treasure house of darkness,’ Wiley’s first solo exhibition in London in three years following ‘The Prelude’ at The National Gallery. Wiley is known for his vibrant and highly naturalistic portrait paintings of contemporary African American and African Diasporic men and women,…
Featuring more than 140 participants, and over 80 new commissions, the artists in the Sharjah Biennial 2025, who will present exquisite art pieces that align with the theme: to carry, has been revealed. This poignant theme invites us to ponder on the weight of our collective heritage, the…
The 35th Bienal de São Paulo, Choreographies of the Impossible, marks a historic milestone as it arrives on the African continent for the first time, hosted in Luanda, Angola. Vista da instalação Habitar el color, de Carlos Bunga durante a 35a Bienal de São Paulo. 10/10/2023 © Levi…
Springing forth from the Hyundai Commission: Behind the Red Moon at the Tate Modern, Ghanaian artist, El Anatsui’s After the Red Moon emerges, and embarks on a global tour beginning at Shanghai’s Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) from the 30th of September 2024 till the 7th of October…
The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, a prestigious international award celebrating excellence in craftsmanship, has opened submissions for its 2025 edition. Established in 2016 by Loewe’s creative director, Jonathan Anderson, the prize recognizes talented artisans who push the boundaries of traditional craft techniques. Founded in 1988 by Enrique Loewe…