Adaobi Oraijiaku is the founder of Atsur. Atsur has been created to leverage web3 technologies to ensure and build the preservation of artwork and its information in Nigeria and Africa. With this, the goal is to equip African art ecosystem with the capacity for higher levels of investment…
The Stade Museum recently concluded an exhibition titled AMANI kukita | kung’oa, rooted in a three-year research project into traditional Tanzanian cultures. This research drew from the extensive collection of German botanist Karl Braun (1870–1935), who gathered botanical and cultural artifacts during his time in Tanzania ( previously…
The first-ever Pan-African Architecture Biennale will open at the iconic KICC Towers in Nairobi, Kenya on September 1,2026. Curated by Italian-born Somali architect Omar Degan, in collaboration with the Architectural Association of Kenya, this inaugural edition positions the continent as a vital locus of innovation, resilience, and architectural…
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.…