The Africa Institute in conjunction with Open Society Foundations has announced its fellowship program, “Restitution and Reparation: Africa and the Post-Colonial Condition,” designed to advance research on the legal, ethical, and historical dimensions of repatriation. Open Call: Restitution and Reparation: Africa and the Post-Colonial Condition (Photo credit: The…
The National Gallery of Art (NGA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Atsur Technologies Ltd for the creation of digital archive of Nigeria’s rich artistic heritage to ensure effective management and global access. The MoU, signed recently in Abuja, will ensure both organisations work together to…
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), in partnership with the British Museum, has opened applications for the 2025 Unearth Fellowship Programme. 2025 Unearth Fellowship, offering hands-on experience in archaeology, heritage preservation, and public engagement. (Image credits: MOWAA) This prestigious initiative offers postgraduate students and early-career professionals a…
Tyburn Foundation is a not-for-profit visual arts organisation, working internationally to contribute to a vibrant and diverse African art ecosystem founded by Emma Menell. She is a Global Patron of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art, continuing her commitment to supporting and elevating contemporary African art on…
The Brandywine Workshop and Archives (BWA) has extended the application deadline for the El Anatsui Africa-Based Artist Fellowship, a program aimed at supporting emerging artists from the African continent. Initially set to close earlier, the application window will now remain open until March 15, 2025, allowing more artists…
In the world of contemporary African art, the unfinished is not a flaw but a statement. An incomplete portrait, a rough-edged sculpture, a half-told story—these are not accidents but deliberate artistic choices. They invite questions rather than offering answers, leaving space for interpretation, dialogue, and reflection. For many…
The inaugural Cheuka Harare Art Fair (CHAF) took place from the 27th of February the 1st of March 2025 at the Andy Miller Hall in Harare Showgrounds. Marking a significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s contemporary art scene, this event brought together emerging and established visual artists, collectors, and art…
The END Fund and African Women in Photography invite proposals from women and non-binary individuals across the African continent. This initiative aims to provide artists with a unique platform to showcase compelling visual narratives that highlight the experiences of women and girls affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).…
The Musée de l’Homme, Paris is currently showing an exciting exhibition titled Wax: Fashion and Culture from February 5th to September 7th. This exciting exhibition delves into wax fabric’s historical roots, global influences, and evolving identity. Furthermore, it sheds a light on the intricate relationship between fashion, heritage,…
It’s no secret that the African art industry has historically been a male-dominated space. But today, across the continent and beyond, women are making their presence known—not just as artists, but as curators, collectors, gallerists, and cultural entrepreneurs. They are not just part of the conversation; they are…