The National Museum of African Art, part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C, is hosting a new exhibition titled “From the Deep :In The Wake With Drexciya, Ayana V. Jackson’ starting on April 29, 2023. This exciting exhibition features the works of the talented artist, Ayana V.…
The Museum of Modern Art New York apologizes after asking leading British Ghanaian artist, Heather Agyepong to leave Black Power Naps installation following another visitor’s complaint. The Museum of Modern Art’s main entrance. Courtesy of The Art Newspaper/ajay_suresh The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York has…
The intersection of technology and African art is a fascinating one, and it’s no surprise that African institutions are adapting to tech trends in 2023 to enhance the contemporary African art ecosystem. From virtual reality tours to innovative digital platforms, African institutions are embracing technology to give visitors…
Africa’s film industry has evolved over the years. Filmmakers of African descent are using their talents to bring personal expression and social change to the world stage. Despite the many obstacles that the industry is facing, filmmakers are crafting fictional narratives that explore new ideas and portray many…
The Art Basel Hong Kong fair returned with its largest edition since 2019, highlighting Hong Kong’s thriving contemporary art scene. When public viewing began on March 23 through to March 25, visitors examined exhibits from 177 galleries from 32 nations and territories. Art Basel Hong Kong returned to…
Artist and leading advocate for Arts and Health, Kunle Adewale has been appointed as one of the distinguished steering committee members for the WHO-Jameel Arts and Health Lab in New York. The international artist currently resides in Manchester, United Kingdom, where he continues to collaborate with top experts,…
EMOWAA names Aindrea Emelife as curator and Chike Okeke-Agulu as senior advisor in an effort to sharpen its emphasis on modern and contemporary art. Chika Okeke-Agulu (right) and Aindrea Emelife (left). Courtesy of EMOWAA. The EMOWAA (Edo Museum of West African Art) Trust announces the appointments of Professor…
Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD). Courtesy of MoAD The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and the Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) announced in February the creation of a joint curatorial position as part of a broader partnership that will support scholarship and public engagement…
Image courtesy of ArtMiabo ArtMiabo International Art Festival (AMIAF), first visual arts event with focus and theme on the trajectory of Afrobeat music genre is featuring creative professionals across diverse fields of The Arts in its the 2023 edition. The peculiar visual arts event, which runs from April…
Julie Bridgham photo, courtesy MacDowell On February 24, MacDowell, one of the oldest and most distinguished artist residence programs in the United State, announced the selection of Chiwoniso Kaitano as its new executive director. Kaitano, who was born in Zimbabwe, previously served as the Girl Be Heard executive…