The art market often creates a barrier for enthusiasts who admire renowned artists but find their works financially out of reach. To cultivate a thriving African art scene, inclusivity and representation are paramount. Fresco Gallery addresses these challenges by offering high-quality, authentic art without compromising affordability. Image courtesy…
Lindokuhle Sobekwa won the 2023 FNB Art Prize. Now his solo exhibition Umkhondo: Going Deeper will be at the Johannesburg Art Gallery, in collaboration with Goodman Gallery, from the 24th of August 2024 until the 23rd of March 2025. The exhibition unites two interconnected bodies of work — I Carry Her…
Established in May 2024 in Kampala, Uganda, BlackBox Africa is on a quest to offer much needed support for the proliferation of arts in East Africa and beyond. To achieve this, its institutional residency programme provides emerging and mid-career artists space, materials, mentorship and finance to research and…
Lulama Wolf Mlambo (b. 1993) visual artist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She graduated from the University of Johannesburg with a degree in Fine Art and fashion. Known for different forms of art expressions, Lulama Wolf makes use of photography and mixed media digital collages as well as…
In a significant move to elevate artistic voices from Central Africa, Gasworks has announced an open call for its prestigious residency program. Gasworks invites artists from Angola, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, as well as…
Goodman Gallery is pleased to present ‘Irapuru’, a group exhibition highlighting practices that articulate beauty within contexts of sociopolitical complexity and struggle. The title for the exhibition is taken from Laura Lima’s large-scale textile work; which explores Brazilian mythology, nature and the transformation of materials over time. In…
Hamed Maiye | Joseph Ijoyemi | Mofoluso Eludire | Nana Danso Awuah-Asante | Nduka Ikechukwu 10 AUGUST 2024 – 15 SEPTEMBER 2024 Affinity Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of the group exhibition, Communal Bond, which brings together the works of five contemporary artists: Hamed Maiye, Joseph…
The Kòbọmọjẹ́ Artist Residency has announced Ana Hupe and Ganiu Ismail as the recipients of its 2024 open call. Ana Hupe and Ganiu Ismail (Image courtesy: artists) The selection committee chose these talented artists from a competitive pool of applicants, awarding them a four-week residency to immerse themselves…
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…