With the growing demand for African art, galleries worldwide have embraced numerous African events. Among them, a distinctive group in New York continues to host several events featuring talented African artists, passionately striving to boost their recognition. Over the past decade, these galleries have skillfully showcased African artists…
Hypebeast Africa and Samsung have joined forces to launch an exciting opportunity for the next generation of South African creatives. The Culture Scout competition offers visual artists, photographers, and filmmakers the chance to showcase their talents and connect with a global audience. Additionally, creatives will get the chance…
British-Nigerian multi-disciplinary artist and designer Yinka Ilori collaborates with Marks and Spencer to launch a second bag. The exclusive lifestyle tote bag is made from 99% recycled plastic. It is now available launches in M&S stores across the UK. This is the second reusable bag Yinka Ilori has…
The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York, has disassociated itself from David Adjaye, the renowned architect who was the focus of an earlier this week Financial Times article. As mentioned in our earlier post, three women who worked for Adjaye in 2018 and 2019 made several charges against…
The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s (PMA) unionized staff claim top management has reneged on compensation increases stipulated in their initial contract. Picketers stand in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art during a strike action in late September. Image courtesy Tim TIEBOUT/PMA Union. The Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA)…
From Residencies, Fellowships, and open calls here is our list of opportunities for artists, and art workers. Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize 2023 (An Art Prize For Women Artists From Ghana And Its Diaspora) Official poster for Jury Panel. Image courtesy of Gallery 1957. Gallery 1957 is proud to…
Brighton CCA, the centre for contemporary arts at the University of Brighton, presents works of Malawian artist Billie Zangewa in a solo exhibition titled ‘A Quiet Fire’. Zangewa is known for her intricate figurative collages, made from hand-stitched fragments of raw silk, that challenge the historical stereotypes and…
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will open a newly designed facility to facilitate a science and art play space for young children in a few months. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has set September 9 for the opening of the new 81st Street Studio children’s education…
Tiwani Contemporary a gallery focused on artists from Africa and its diaspora announces its move to a new gallery space at 24 Cork Street, Mayfair, London. A rendering of Tiwani Contemporary’s new gallery on Cork Street. Image courtesy of Tiwani Contemporary. Tiwani Contemporary, temporarily based in Cromwell Place…
Zanele Muholi, Qhawe, Umbumbulu, KwaZulu Natal, 2020Image courtesy of Zanele Muholi Southern Guild presents a self-titled, autobiographical exhibition of the works of visual activist Zanele Muholi from 15 June to 17 August. The exhibition will feature several monumental bronze sculptures – the artist’s largest presentation of new sculpture…