The 15th edition of the Dak’Art: African Contemporary Art Biennale is set to captivate art lovers and enthusiasts with its theme, “The Wake,” exploring the intricate connections between art, society, climate, and also history in Dakar from May 16 to June 16, 2024. Positioned as a call to…
The Blessing Ngobeni Art Prize Foundation is to establish The DALRO Visual Arts Merit Award, a unique opportunity for young South African artists to accelerate their careers and make their mark in the art world. The DALRO Visual Arts Merit Award offers a comprehensive nine-month residency programme where…
In a bid to foster creativity, cultural exchange, and the showcasing of contemporary arts, the British Council’s Sub-Saharan Africa Arts programme has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024/25 Festival Connect Fund. British Council’s Sub-Saharan Africa Arts programme unveils 2024/25 Festival Connect Fund This fund is crafted to foster innovative…
‘Modern Matriarchs: Charting New Frontiers in Art’, an all-female exhibition, is still on at Windsor Gallery, Victoria Island, Lagos until the 9th of March 2024. The inspiring exhibition, which features eight female artists from four African countries, pays homage to the great spirit of women who have left…
Ethiopia called for the return of a 19th-century shield, taken by British soldiers more than 150 years ago from its original location during a military raid. The engraved shield is part of a vast cache of royal, religious, and military artifacts looted during the 1868 Battle of Maqdala,…
The Rust-en-Vrede Gallery + Clay Museum in Cape Town, South Africa was recently accepted as an affiliate member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC), an organisation affiliated to Unesco and devoted to Ceramic excellence. In response to this honour, the Clay Museum’s curators are launching a new…
The Tomorrows/Today cash prize, supported by Fiera Milano Milano Exhibitions Africa, is a South African visual art prize awarded to the most exciting emergent and under-represented artists. It is presented at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair (ICTAF) each year and this year, it has been awarded to…
Nigerian multidisciplinary artist Orry Shenjobi has stepped into the world of cinematic storytelling with her debut short film titled “A wan Be.” This artistic project does not only celebrate African art, it also sets the stage for her upcoming exhibition at the Venice Biennale Art Festival to be…
Laetitia Ky was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast in 1996. A feminist artist who creates sculptures from her hair, she has made a name for herself as a figurehead in the natural hair movement. She has a degree in Business Administration from Institut national polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Yamoussoukro. After graduating, Ky…
Retro Africa proudly showcased the captivating collaboration between visionary designer Tokyo James and talented artist Yusuff Aina during Tokyo James’ Autumn/Winter Collection: Expansion at Milan Fashion Week. Yusuff Aina x Tokyo James at Milan Fashion Week ( Image Courtesy: Retro Africa) In a harmonious blend of talents, Tokyo…