FNB Art Joburg will return to the Sandton Convention Centre for its 17th edition from September 6-8, 2024. This premier event, a cornerstone in Africa’s contemporary art and culture calendar, continues to foster a sustainable ecosystem for African art both on the continent and in the diaspora. FNB…
The Independent Curators International (ICI) in collaboration with the Njabala Foundation and AWARE: Archives of Women Artists, Research, and Exhibitions, have announced the launch of a six-month mentorship program for emerging female-identifying curators from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Image Credit: Njabala Foundation The program, themed “Curating as…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art will feature works by sculptor and printmaker Bruce Onobrakpeya, a pivotal figure in postcolonial Nigerian modernism. Running from June 21 through January 21, 2025, “Bruce Onobrakpeya: The Mask and the Cross” will showcase 52 pieces from 1966 to 1978. Veronica wipes…
The Africa Institute at Global Studies University (GSU) in Sharjah, UAE, has received a substantial multi-year grant of $180,000 from the Open Society Foundations. This generous support will fund a new fellowship program until September 2026, aimed at addressing the complex and ongoing debate surrounding African cultural heritage…
The 54th edition of Art Basel opened to the public on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Basel, Switzerland. There are 285 galleries from 40 countries and regions, including 22 first-timers, showing their best works at the fair. The atmosphere at the fair’s VIP preview was considered tense considering…
Sanad Sherif, known as Nad, recently concluded his debut solo show, Temporal Alchemy, at Kamene Art Residency in Nairobi. This marked the end of his two-month-long residency at Kamene Center in collaboration with the Rest Residency team. The exhibition, curated by Larissa-Diana Fuhrmann, addressed mental health issues faced…
As the art world converges in Basel, Switzerland, this June, the city will buzz with creativity and innovation. Art Basel Week 2024 promises a vibrant array of events that highlight the very best in contemporary art, design, and culture. From the iconic Messe Basel halls to intimate gallery…
ArtX Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, has announced the dates for its ninth edition, scheduled to take place from October 31st to November 3rd, 2024. The event commences with the Collectors’ Preview on October 31st, followed by the VIP Preview on November 1st, and Public Open…
Nigerian artist Olaolu Slawn has unveiled his groundbreaking design for the 2024 FA Cup trophy, heralding a new era in the tournament’s storied history. Nigerian artist Olaolu Slawn poses with his innovative 2024 FA Cup trophy design (Photo courtesy of artist) Commissioned by the Football Association (FA), Slawn,…