LOEWE FOUNDATION announces the 30 artists shortlisted for the 2024 edition of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize. The finalists’ works will be on display at Palais de Tokyo in Paris from 15 May until 9 June 2024. Loewe Foundation Craft Prize announces 30 finalists. Image courtesy of Loewe…
As part of his scheduled one-day visit to the Italian city, Pope Francis has announced that he will be making an appearance at the Venice Biennale on April 28, 2024. The visit marks the first time the current Bishop of Rome will attend the biennial. Pope Francis greets…
The annual Investec Cape Town Art Fair (ICTAF) is back for its 11th edition. As of the 16th of February 2024, ICTAF has once again brought colour to the vibrant Cape Town scene causing a lot of anticipation from attendees and residents, and this will be running until…
Applications to participate in the 14th Bamako Meeting, African Photography Biennale are open. Image courtesy of The 14th Bamako Encounters – The African Biennal of Photography The African Photography Biennale, Rencontres de Bamako, was established in 1994 and has since grown to become the premier international event featuring…
The demise of iconic art patron and CEO of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe has dealt a huge blow to art communities across the world. Herbert Wigwe (Image credits: Kelechi Amadi-Obi) Herbert Wigwe was a passionate lover and collector of timeless and priceless indigenous and foreign artwork. Until his…
Kunye Colab is a vibrant cooperative sculpture production workspace based in Cape Town, South Africa. It stands as a beacon of inspiration and inclusion for artists and sculpture makers of all skill levels. Kunye Colab is committed to fostering a diverse artistic community while providing professional-quality sculpture production…
The 2024 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair’s Morocco edition held at the prestigious Marrakech’s Mamounia hotel, but for the first time, it also took place at DADA, a multidisciplinary art space that is currently mid-renovation. The exterior of La Mamounia hotel, the main site of the 2024 edition of the…
Renowned Moroccan artist Amina Agueznay has clinched the coveted Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2024 for her extraordinary creation, “Portal #1,” securing the highest votes from our distinguished panel of judges. Amina Agueznay (Image credits: NSAAP) The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize (NSAAP) 2024 is an award dedicated…
The beautiful city of Lagos was abuzz at the Tafawa Balewa Square, which hosted the much-anticipated 2024 edition of the Lagos Biennial, igniting immense excitement among global art enthusiasts. With 80 participants from 30 countries converging to explore the theme of “Refuge,” the biennial served as a unique…