Zineb Koutten was born in Morocco in 2001. She’s always had a passion for the arts as well as expressing herself and this resulted in her painting, writing, acting, and singing. Later, she embarked on a new chapter by launching her YouTube channel, where she shared the intricacies…
In a bid to foster a thriving community of emerging talents across the African continent and its diaspora, the inaugural Madhouse Residency Programme has opened its doors, inviting applications from aspiring artists, creators, and also innovators. This transformative initiative promises a holistic educational experience, brimming with support, mentorship,…
Fathi Hassan, who was born in 1957 in Cairo to Egyptian and Nubian parents, rose to fame in the 1980s. He was among the first African-American artists to be represented in the Venice Art Biennale in 1988. Fathi Hassan: Shifting Sands, which will feature a new body of…
The ADA\ Art Gallery in Accra, Ghana, is currently showcasing an evocative solo exhibition titled “The Allegory of a Seeker,” by the talented artist Abdur Rahman Muhammad. The Allegory of a Seeker exhibition by Abdur Rahman Muhammad. (Photo credits: ADA Accra) Running until June 2, 2024, this exhibition…
Bic Art Master Africa has launched the sixth edition of its art competition. This year’s theme is Ubuntu (One Africa) and creatives throughout the continent are invited to capture their vision using the Bic ballpoint pen. Gregory Alibaux, Art Master Africa custodian and marketing director for Middle East…
The Nigerian Pavilion at the 2024 Venice Biennale emerged as a standout, capturing the attention of audiences and critics alike. ‘Nigeria Imaginary’ Graces Nigeria Pavilion at 60th Venice Biennale. (Photo Credit: Marco Cappelleti Studio.) Courtesy of Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) Dubbed one of the “8 hits…
As the 1-54 Contemporary Art Fair looms on the horizon, so many artistic eyes are drawn to the captivating work of Aïcha Snoussi. Born in 1989 in Tunis, Aïcha Snoussi has since etched her artistic journey in the heart of Paris, where she currently resides and creates. Portrait…
The prestigious Goethe-Institut has proudly unveiled Kitso Lynn Lelliott as the recipient of the esteemed 2024 Henrike Grohs Art Award. The biennial accolade was established in memory of the late Henrike Grohs, former Head of Goethe-Institut in Abidjan, by the Goethe-Institut and the Grohs family. Kitjo Lynn Lelliot,…
Jonathan Oyiriaru’s, known as Reagle, debut short animation delves into problems of humanity with a modernist sci-fic twist. When the first global Nigerian animation series, ‘Iwaju,’ was released earlier this year, set in a futuristic Nigeria, praise surged for its originality and potential to elevate animation in Africa…
Ugadan multi-media artist Samson Ssenkaaba, professionally known as Xenson, has his first-ever solo exhibition in Nairobi, Kenya and his first institutional exhibition in East Africa. With an emphasis on sculpture and installation, this exhibition will bring together six newly produced works which broaden Xenson’s exploration of objects and…