The William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) invites visual artists to apply for their artist-in-residence programme, sponsored by the MTN Foundation. Residency Details: The residency will be hosted at the William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley in the Northern Cape province of South Africa from the 24th of February…
Located in the heart of Kampala, Uganda’s capital, Brian Kansiime Lister has emerged as one of East Africa’s most exciting painters. Drawing inspiration from his close-knit family, community, current events, and history, Lister weaves these influences into a distinctive series of paintings that reflect his unique artistic voice.…
Lagos, Nigeria – January 30, 2025 The 1952 Africa Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of the Chizi Wigwe Grants for African Futurism, a transformative initiative that empowers African artists and creatives to envision a brighter future for the continent. The Chizi Wigwe Grants: A Catalyst for…
BIC, a world leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, hosted the one of a kind, pen art competition, Art Master Africa. The competition was launched early last year, 2024 and gained the attention from creative in various countries, to express their interpretation of Ubuntu (or One Africa), which…
It is no longer news that African art is thriving, capturing global attention with its rich and contemporary innovations. With African art experiencing such a renaissance, there are workshops and programs across the continent providing unique opportunities for collectors and enthusiasts to deepen their understanding of this vibrant…
The world of art is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with technology playing a pivotal role in reshaping how we create, experience, and acquire art. Nowhere is this evolution more evident than in the African art scene, where virtual reality (VR) exhibitions and online marketplaces are breaking down barriers…
Across Africa, a dynamic array of residency programs is fostering innovation and excellence for artists and curators. These initiatives offer artists the opportunity to conceptualize, experiment, and produce new works, while curators can research, conceptualize, and develop exhibitions that showcase the continent’s rich cultural heritage. By providing a…
Ibrahim Cissé presents new works marked by the power of childhood memories in this new exhibition titled ‘People come end ghost’. These works plunge the viewer into an old family album, questioning photography as a witness to the transcontinental trajectories of the African diaspora. According to Cissé, for Africans…
The global demand for contemporary African art has surged dramatically in recent years, signaling a shift in how the world views and values the continent’s creative output. This growing interest is reflected in the heightened activity across major auction houses, where African artists are gaining prominent recognition. Bonhams,…
Gabrielle Goliath’s Personal Accounts is more than an exhibition—it is an emotionally charged, relationally immersive experience that invites viewers to participate in a profound engagement with the complex realities of racial, gendered, and sexual violence. Running from October 26, 2024, to February 15, 2025, this iteration of Personal…