A looted Ethiopian Maqdala shield withdrawn from an auction earlier this year is set to be returned to Ethiopia.
At the “Edges of Ailey” Exhibition which opened on the 25th of September, 2024, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye showcases her contribution to the show.
The highly anticipated Rencontres de Bamako, also known as the Bamako Encounters, will once again take center stage as the continent’s largest photography biennale. Set in Bamako, Mali, the 14th edition, themed “Kuma”(meaning “word” or “speech” in Bambara), will feature the works of 30 selected photographers from across Africa and will…
ART X Lagos, West Africa’s leading art fair, returns with a bold vision for its ninth edition, running from October 31 to November 3, 2024. Fred Ebami, Kaper Jesse Legacy (detail), 2024. (Image credit: Galerie Mam.) With the theme “Promised Lands,” this year’s fair dares to reimagine African…
Zizipho Poswa was born in 1979 in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Her large-scale ceramic and bronze sculptures are bold invocations of African womanhood. Her work stands in testimony to her matrilineal heritage and celebrates the life-sustaining roles that Xhosa women play in traditional…
In recent years, African art has made significant strides in the global art market, gaining recognition and value beyond the continent. Behind this rise is a group of dedicated art collectors who are not only preserving African culture but also influencing its global appreciation. These collectors, based both…
Featuring more than 140 participants, and over 80 new commissions, the artists in the Sharjah Biennial 2025, who will present exquisite art pieces that align with the theme: to carry, has been revealed. This poignant theme invites us to ponder on the weight of our collective heritage, the…
Standing as a visual testament to recapture the essence of a bygone era, the Théâtre Populaire series, a photography series by Nyaba Léon Ouedraogo, transports viewers to a forgotten cultural landmark in Burkina Faso. Through his evocative lens, Ouedraogo revives the memories of a once-thriving theater, now standing…
Springing forth from the Hyundai Commission: Behind the Red Moon at the Tate Modern, Ghanaian artist, El Anatsui’s After the Red Moon emerges, and embarks on a global tour beginning at Shanghai’s Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) from the 30th of September 2024 till the 7th of October…
The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, a prestigious international award celebrating excellence in craftsmanship, has opened submissions for its 2025 edition. Established in 2016 by Loewe’s creative director, Jonathan Anderson, the prize recognizes talented artisans who push the boundaries of traditional craft techniques. Founded in 1988 by Enrique Loewe…