In a controversial cultural development, two prominent British museums have agreed to return looted gold and silver artefacts to Ghana under a long-term loan arrangement. A ceremonial cap worn by courtiers at coronations is among the items that will be loaned back to Ghana (Photo courtesy: British Museum)…
Esther Mahlangu, the legendary South African artist, recently received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from BMW Group South Africa at the inaugural South African Creative Arts Awards (Saca), held at Sandton Convention Centre on March 30th. Esther Mahlangu (Photo Credit: Artist) Dr. Mahlangu, a longstanding collaborator with BMW, received…
In a significant turn of events, more than 1,000 pieces of African art, previously housed at taxpayer expense in a Harris County warehouse, are set to go up for auction. This collection, steeped in controversy and embroiled in years of legal disputes, has captured the interest of both…
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama received the prestigious inaugural Sam Gilliam Award, a significant accolade bestowed upon him by the Dia Art Foundation in New York. Ibrahim Mahama, 2022. (Photo credits: Carlos Idun-Tawiah) The announcement, marking a momentous occasion in the art world, reverberates with Mahama’s groundbreaking contributions, also…
Much can be said about the work of Nairobi-based artist and founder of Kamene Residency, Kaloki Nyamai. His expansive painting practice is dense in its materiality, and his storytelling is as elaborate and narrative as it is symbolic. With his brushstrokes and threaded canvases, Nyamai opens up worlds…
“Ensemble” is the largest Julie Mehretu exhibition to date in Europe. Presented at Palazzo Grassi from the 17th of March 2024 until the 6th of January 2025, “Ensemble” is curated by Caroline Bourgeois, who is Chief Curator of the Pinault Collection, alongside Mehretu. The exhibition brings together a…
Dr. Uzodinma Iweala, after seven transformative years at the helm of The Africa Center, will step down from his role as CEO in December 2024. Uzodinma Iweala (Photo credits: The Africa Center) Under his leadership, the institution transitioned from a visual arts museum to an interdisciplinary center with…
Louvre Abu Dhabi, known for its commitment to fostering cultural exchange and showcasing diverse artistic voices, has announced a significant expansion of its prestigious Richard Mille Art Prize. For the first time, artists from North Africa will be eligible to compete for the coveted $60,000 prize. Louvre Abu…
Pearl Lam Galleries is delighted to announce Babajide Olatunji’s upcoming solo exhibition titled ‘ATUNWA: Portraying the Different Biographies of an Artist’. This is Olatunji’s first exhibition with the gallery where he will showcase a series of captivating portraitures that explore our collective human experience through the lens of…
In collaboration with Soto Gallery, Ecobank Nigeria presents the +234Art Fair, an international exhibition aimed at promoting African art and its artists. Ecobank Nigeria and Soto Gallery presents +234Art Fair (Courtesy: Ecobank Nigeria) Commencing on Friday, March 22, 2024, the 10-day art fair will grace Lagos. Its mission?…