WHATIFTHEWORLD is pleased to present ‘Held Tight’, a solo exhibition by Mia Chaplin. “Pharmakon means drug, but…the word in Greek famously refuses to designate whether poison or cure. It holds both in the bowl” (Nelson, M. 2009:73). Similarly, to be held tight can be read as either an act…
Design Week South Africa, which made its debut last year, has opened its applications for participation in the 2025 edition. Taking place in Johannesburg from the 9th until the 12th of October 2025, and in Cape Town from the 23rd until the 26th of October 2025, Design Week…
Stevenson Gallery, a cornerstone of the contemporary African art scene, with locations in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Amsterdam, is currently presenting When Works Meet, an exhibition designed to foster dynamic conversations between diverse works of art. Running from the 7th of December, 2024, to the 8th of February,…
The Chazen Museum of Art has honored Bruce Onobrakpeya, a renowned Nigerian printmaker, painter, and sculptor, by acquiring his work “Images” (2000), a metal foil plastograph. This acquisition highlights Onobrakpeya’s artistic mastery and profound impact on contemporary African art. At 92, the artist remains a towering figure in…
As part of a shared commitment to enhancing learning and collaboration between UK and international curators, Liverpool Biennial and the British Council are joining forces to offer 8 fully-funded opportunities to attend a curator’s networking and development week, within the 13th edition of Liverpool Biennial. This programme will…
The 1-54 Contemporary Art Fair in Marrakech proved to be an extraordinary success for The African Art Hub (TAAH), with Kingsley Ayogu’s solo exhibition, Intimacy of Memory, standing out as one of the most thought-provoking and visually captivating showcases of the fair. Managed with exceptional dedication by TAAH…
The National Cathedral of Ghana, a $400 million building in Accra that is being designed by architect David Adjaye‘s firm, will reportedly be investigated after concerns were raised about its cost. The cathedral had been the source of controversy in Ghana well before Adjaye was accused of sexual…
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…