A number of African artists under 35 are steadily building momentum. Their work is showing up in major exhibitions, featuring in notable collections, and sparking conversation across disciplines. Some approach their practice through bold material experimentation, while others draw deeply from history and lived experience. What unites them…
It’s easy to market and capitalize on education, but teaching value is an entirely different challenge. The African higher education system continues to be a point of intrigue for social researchers. As the world shifts toward a more service-based and knowledge-driven society, the global rise of African scholars…
RMB Latitudes returns to Johannesburg from 23 to 25 May 2025, bringing together artists and exhibitors from across the continent for a curated celebration of African art. Set against the backdrop of Shepstone Gardens—a magnificent three-acre property—the fair transforms the space into a vibrant platform . It showcases the…
The African art ecosystem has been on the verge of a transformative shift, with vast opportunities to forge new initiatives and attract investment that will elevate the continent’s creative industries on a global scale. MOWAA (Image credits: Adjaye Associates) As African contemporary art continues to gain recognition for…
When you hear the phrase “Contemporary African Art” what comes to mind? A splash of bold colors? Something political? Maybe a sculptural piece made from old bottle caps? If you’re a bit unsure, you’re not alone. The term “contemporary” can feel a little abstract—especially when it’s paired with something as…
Art stands as a resounding echo of cultural narratives, memory, and meaning—carrying the weight of centuries shaped by indigenous knowledge systems, cosmologies, oral traditions, and lived experiences. For many African artists today, engaging with these narratives is not just an act of reflection but one of active construction.…
When 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair returns to New York in May 2025, from the 8th to the 11th, it brings with it a slew of Special Projects that reaffirm the fair’s commitment to elevating diverse African and diasporic voices. These projects offer more than visual appeal—they embody…
Stevenson is pleased to present Thank you for bearing witness by Mahube Diseko, as part of its sixth iteration of STAGE, a platform for younger unrepresented artists. Speaking on love and its risks, bell hooks states, “The practice of love offers no place of safety. We risk loss, hurt, pain.…
Set against the striking mountain and vineyard backdrop, the Norval Foundation has, since 2018, served as more than a space for viewing art—it’s become a cultural anchor point, nurturing appreciation for African creativity and elevating the voices of artists on a global stage. Designed by DHK Architects as…
Evans Mbugua (b. 1979, Kenya) will present Reconstructed Identities at La La Lande gallery, France, from 28th April to 10th May 2024. This expansive exhibition explores the transformative journey of selfhood, rooted in the artist’s own experiences after relocating to Paris at 19. Through vivid portraiture and symbolic fragmentation, Mbugua underscores the…