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A number of African artists under 35 are steadily building momentum. Their work is showing up in major exhibitions, featuring in notable collections, and sparking conversation across disciplines. Some approach their practice through bold material experimentation, while others draw deeply from history and lived experience. What unites them…

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with the Art in Black Foundation to present The South African Collective — a debut curatorial art exhibition spotlighting five dynamic visual artists from South Africa. Curated by Allana Foster Finley of Cur8Afsrica, The South African Collective is…

“The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe”—James Baldwin. Kenyan artist Mika Obanda (b. 2000) is one artist who continues to spark interest, both as a writer and as a cultural worker. Born in the bustling slums of Mukuru kwa Reuben, Mika’s…

Vuleka Art Competition was established in 1963 under a different name and is the oldest continuous art competition in South Africa. ‘Vuleka’ means open in isiXhosa and true to its name, Vuleka Art Conpetition 2025 is open to all South African artists who have not yet held a…

Emmanuel Aggrey Tieku is the winner of the 2025 Ellipse Prize, a prize focused on Ghana’s emerging art scene. Tieku was selected by an independent jury from five finalists—Reginald Boateng, Sena Burgundy, Nana Frimpong Oduro and Dela Anyah— who were selected out of 82 applicants. The jury included…