This year, galleries are announcing their astounding exhibitions lined up for 2024. From innovations, exploring forms and styles of expression to documenting histories, here’s a look at a number of standout exhibitions you should see and look forward to in the first month of the year. Leo Robinson,…
VIP Preview 1-54 Marrakech. Image courtesy of 1-54. 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, Marrakech names the 27 exhibitors including 14 galleries from the African continent, eight of which are based in Morocco, that will take part in its upcoming edition, scheduled to run from 8-11 February 2024. For…
The International ARC Alliance Française is inviting women or women-identifying artists of any African nationality working and living outside of Botswana to apply for the 2024 residency. The goal of this residence is to promote artist mobility and to expand their network. It is an opportunity for the…
The year 2023 has proven to be an exhilarating chapter in African art. Artists have gained significant attention due to their remarkable works, there has been an increase in investment in African art, and innovation this year has peaked. Renowned artists Lynnete Yiadome Bokaye, Julie Mehretu, Kaloki Nyamai,…
Matthias De Groof, a Belgian filmmaker, recently unveiled a short film that directly addresses Belgian colonizers in Congo. Originally presented in 1985 under the title “Under the Black Mask,” the film has now been rebranded as “Under the White Mask: A film that Haesaerts could have made.” This…
In a significant breakthrough, South African customs officers at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg recently uncovered 23 kilograms of narcotics disguised as moulded artworks, with an estimated street value of R37 million. The suspected artworks were en route to New Zealand before a meticulous inspection by SARS officers…
Renowned Kenyan sculptor, Elkana Ong’esa, famous for his monumental stone creations exhibited globally, advocates for increased recognition of African art both domestically and internationally. Despite its profound influence on Western art, as evident in the works of Pablo Picasso, African art, according to the 79-year-old artist, has been…
Tunis – UNESCO has recently recognized the ancient tradition of metal engraving as an important part of North African craftsmanship. This recognition has brought attention to the mastery of Mohamed Amine Htiouich, a Tunisian artisan who started as an apprentice in his teenage years and has now become…
Renowned artist and Zaria Rebel member, Professor Oseloka Osadebe, passed away at the age of 89 in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. A statement from his nephew, Nn’emeka Maduegbuna, confirmed the sad news. Professor Oseloka Osadebe was a pioneer member of the Zaria Rebels, a group which sought to break…
Palais de Lomé, Togo’s inaugural art park, is rewriting history with a progressive and non-colonial narrative. This space, once under the dominion of German and French colonizers, has evolved into a creative beacon. Today, it continues to challenge entrenched historical imprints. Currently showcasing monumental works by the Togolese,…