The ‘We Will Be Free’ exhibition opens on June 22, 2023, at Classic Framers in Makhanda, South Africa. It is a collaboration between StArt Art Gallery, Nashilongweshipwe Mushaandja, and Classic Framers (Makhanda). Exhibiting artists include Nicky Marais, Tony Figueira, Fillipus Sheehama, Namafu Amutse, Elisia Nghidishange, Maria Mbereshu, Jakobina…
The UNESCO’s Aschberg program, announces over over US$1 million investment to cultural and art programs in Southern Africa. The investment made during the 9th World Summit on Arts & Culture on May 4, 2023, aims to improve the status of the Creative economy among selected countries. The program…
There are collectors of African art all across the world. These collectors have established themselves as leading acquisitors of African art and most of them have established foundations and private museums for this cause. It is no news that art collection plays a vital role in the local…
Malcom and Chris, 1992Image courtesy of the Autograph Ajamu’s work as an artist and archivist has been to celebrate black queer bodies, the erotic sense, and pleasure as activism. For over 30 years, he has been at the forefront of genderqueer photography in the United Kingdom, challenging dominant…
Decorating your home with an African-inspired theme is a great way to infuse your living space with the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Africa. Whether you want to add a few accents or go for a complete overhaul, there are various tips you can follow to achieve…
New York Art Week is returning after the first iteration in 2022. Major art fairs, museum exhibitions, and gallery shows are coming back with this year’s edition of the New York Art Week. Works from emerging and leading artists will be presented in solo or group shows. The…
Art has always been a form of expression and a way to convey messages. Artists have used their talents to draw attention to social and political issues. Many believe that art can be a powerful tool for activism. But the question still remains: how far does art actually…
Image courtesy of Galerie Tanger Wanger Out of nearly 2,500 applicants, The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced 171 winners of its 2023 fellowships. Selected on the basis of prior achievement and exceptional promise, the 2023 fellows include painters, filmmakers, photographers, writers, architects, scientists, anthropologists, engineers, historians, and…
The Contemporary African Art Initiative (CAAI) is a multi-year project that is aimed at expanding the Chazen Museum of Art’s holdings of contemporary African art. The Straus Family Foundation’s five-year gift has funded this dynamic effort by the CAAI. Using funds from the gift, curators at the Chazen…