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…
La Biennale di Venezia, one of the oldest art events in the world – with over 80 countries and artists represented at various individual pavilions – celebrates its 60th edition. For its 7th year, the South African Pavilion has announced its participation in the 60th International Art Exhibition,…
LAGOS, NIGERIA – From February 8 through February 29, 2024, Nomadic Art Gallery (NAG) in Victoria Island will host the intriguing exhibition: Refuge in Community – including works by contemporary African artists; Ekene Ngige, Tochukwu Orazulike, Ife Ofulue, Josh Egesi and Olalekan Adeyemi. Tochukwu Orazulike, Season of Abundance, 40”…
The Oliewenhuis Art Museum has meticulously curated an exhibition from its permanent collection, offering a captivating glimpse into the remarkable diversity of South African visual art. Ester le Roux, the museum’s curator, emphasizes that the exhibition, titled “Creatively Contrasted: New Views on the Permanent Collection,” underscores the institution’s…
Strauss & Co. will honour the life and artistic legacy of South African Modernist Alfred Thoba (1951-2022) through a new commemorative exhibition titled ‘True Love.’ Alfred Thoba, God may You, can You… (2019) in Curatorial Voices: African Landscapes, Past and Present In partnership with Kalashnikov Gallery, ‘True Love’ will…
In the pulsating heart of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the African Cup of Nations has not been the only source of excitement; it intertwines seamlessly with the inaugural Abidjan Art Week, creating a dynamic cultural unison that captivates football enthusiasts and art connoisseurs alike. Guests at the inaugural Abidjan…
London, 24 January 2024 – Gallery 1957 is proud to present its sister-city exhibition project Constellations, opening in London with Part 1: Figures on Earth & Beyond on 14 March. Coinciding with the gallery’s 8-year anniversary, this multimedia exhibition project brings together emerging and established artists from within…