From October 17 to 27, 2023, Paris will host AKAA, the epitome of contemporary African art – Also Known As Africa. Now, in its eighth edition, it celebrates curatorial innovation and the diverse narratives that shape modern Africa. At AKAA 2023, the spotlight falls on curatorial practice within…
The Aké Arts and Book Festival has received the first Aficionado Award for enhancing global publishing quality. This annual event in Nigeria, founded by Lola Shoneyin in 2013, promotes literary and artistic endeavours. The Aficionado Award appreciates innovation, as well as honouring those improving publishing through partnerships. Its…
Joseph Awuah-Darko, also known as Okyntakinte, is a Ghanaian social entrepreneur and visual artist currently a resident artist at NIROX in Krugersdorp, South Africa. A Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 fellow in 2019, his contribution in the African visual arts scene is felt. Awuah-Darko’s solo exhibition titled Soft…
London Art Week buzzed with vibrant energy as diverse contemporary African artworks took center stage in various art fairs. These events are crucial, offering a global platform for African artists in the diaspora. Notably, artists’ collaborations with international galleries has boosted African art sales significantly. Frieze and 1-54,…
Since its inception, the BASA Awards have recognized 342 successful business and artistic collaborations. This year, the BASA Awards broke tradition and held its signature event in Cape Town for the first time at the breathtaking Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art in the V&A Waterfront. Business and…
Ways of Repair : Loss and Damage artistic residency seeks three artists and/or curators, (applying as individuals or as collectives) working within any medium to undertake new or existing artistic research projects engaging with loss and damage. Throughout the year-long program, the selected artists and/or curators will be supported…
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s compelling artwork, “Six Birds in the Bush” (2015), sold for $3.6 million at Sotheby’s auction in London. This remarkable achievement not only shattered previous records for the British-Ghanaian artist but also set a new pinnacle for works by Black British female artists in the auction world.…
Founded by photographer Nyaba Léon Ouédraogo and dealer Christophe Person in 2018, the 3rd Biennale Internationale de Sculpture de Ouagadougou (BISO) is a celebration of contemporary crafts and art. The Biso Bienniale is an amazing showcase of sculptures that define what it means to be African. This year’s…
France’s ban on Nigerien, Malian, and Burkina Faso artists has sparked fervent protests. Nigerien artists, led by Yacouba Moumouni have passionately defended their creative rights. Their voices echo the importance of artistic expression globally. Yacouba Moumouni at Mamar Kassey Live Moumouni is uncompromising in his quest for respect…
Wangechi Mutu discusses her new monograph at the Ford Foundation Talk, 2023. In conversation with Darren Walker, Ford Foundation’s president, Wangechi explains her process, inspiration, and deep-rooted connection to the Kenyan soil. Sticking to the theme,#Freefuture: Preventing Gender-Based Violence around the world, she reimagines a world where peace…