Art festivals play a significant role in shaping and sustaining culture. These art fairs and festival create platforms that allow for artistic expression, bringing together different communities to engage and celebrate with art. With artists experimenting with different art mediums, styles and themes, art has become a means…
Refugees embark on a perilous journey to safety, fleeing war, persecution, and violence. In doing so, they must abandon not only their homes but also their sense of identity and belonging. However, art therapy can empower them to reclaim their lost sense of self. Through creative expression, refugees…
Katara Cultural Village recently unveiled a profound tribute to the late Sudanese painter and calligraphy artist Osman Waqialla, celebrating his artistic legacy with an exceptional exhibition. Celebrating the Legacy of Osman Waqialla (Image credits: Katara Cultural Village) Inaugurated by Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, General Manager of Katara…
African masks are more than mere adornments; they are intricate tapestries woven with the threads of culture, spirituality, and identity. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these artifacts serve as powerful conduits for communication, transformation, and social commentary. They reveal as much as they conceal, inviting viewers to decipher the…
“Show me your walls and I will tell you more about yourself”- Onyis Martin Onyis Martin (K.E 1987) has debuted his solo show at the Out Of Africa (OOA) gallery in Spain. Titled “Talking Walls,” this ongoing body of work explores major themes of communication, urbanisation, geographical change,…
August is National Women’s Month in South Africa in commemoration of the Women’s March that took place on the 9th of August 1956 in Pretoria where 20,000 women took to the Union Buildings to protest against the proposed amendments to the Urban Areas Act under apartheid law. The Urban…
If there’s one thing the legislative capital of South Africa does not lack, it’s places to behold and appreciate art. Hence, this article will strictly talk about 5 galleries amidst the many others in Cape Town.
The August Art Month at Welgemeend, hosted by Strauss & Co in continued collaboration with art collectors and philanthropists Frank and Lizelle Kilbourn, has transformed Cape Town’s historic Welgemeend manor house into a vibrant cultural hub. Running from August 1 to 31, 2024, this eleventh edition of the…
As we are well into the second half of the year, artists and curators all over the continent have continued to curate and present amazing works. These works challenge contemporary art techniques, preservation, inclusivity, and African culture. From El Anatsui Hyundai Commission 2023 at the Tate Modern Museum,…
Ugo Ahiakwo, a multifaceted artist, sculptor, and designer, has won this year’s prestigious Tilga Art Fund Award. Ugo Ahiakwo (Image courtesy: Artist) This accolade highlights his outstanding contributions to contemporary African art and promises to elevate his career through significant opportunities and exposure. The Tilga Art Fund issued…