Malick Sidibé – Image courtesy of Shoppe Black There is always beauty in the black and white, Malick Sidibé’s photographs made sure of it. With their intimate figures clad in lively moments of life, his photos are a pleasant reminder of the meaning of life. Known as the…
Meet the 2022 winners The International Prize for Contemporary African Photography (CAP Prize), in partnership with the Eiger Foundation, is now accepting work that engages with the African continent or its diaspora from November 2022 to 7 February 2023. A panel of international curators, publishers, editors and artists…
For decades, women have been in pursuit of equal rights and inclusion in the affairs of the state. According to Art in context, the Feminist art movement became a mainstream during the 1960s as a cultural reaction to the male-dominated society that had previously controlled the art world.…
The exhibition will be on view from July 20, 2022 through February 12, 2023 in the Doris and John Norton Gallery for the Center for Creative Photography at Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona, United States. Organized by Phoenix Art Museum and the Center for Creative Photography, And Let It…
We know death is inevitable, but it is always upsetting when we hear our favourite artists die. Sometimes they are at the stage where death works with age, but many die too young before they are recognized for their work and changes made in society. Only the lucky…
ArtReview has released its annual ranking of the world’s most influential people – artists, curators, gallerists – in the art scene. This list is a diverse compilation of some of the most influential figures who have impacted the art world today with their work. The list includes some…
To be good at art, one needs commitment and enough time to practice, but we are sometimes short of the right materials to create that next big concept. Opportunities are everything for a creative, especially for African artists who are willing to leave their comfort zone to…
Open to view in person from 24 November 2022 – 20 January 2023 exclusively at the Christopher Moller Gallery. Image courtesy of Azuka Muoh As the year comes to an end, we forge toward fresh experiences and what better way to celebrate the changing season than to feed…
Kunsthalle Krems has opened up its centre for a group exhibition from now till April 10, 2023. The group exhibition, titled ‘The New African Portraiture, Shariat Collections’, will bring together a generation of leading African artists. The Kunsthalle Krems is the international exhibition centre for modern and contemporary…
In the last decade, more East African artists have become well-known on the global circuit of galleries, institutions, and auction houses. Here is a list of top East African painters you should know: Wangechi Mutu Image courtesy of the artist’s Instagram. Kenyan and contemporary painter, Wangechi Mutu (b.…