The 2023 Young Contemporaries exhibition runs from January 8th – February 18th at Rele Gallary. Founded in 2015 to act as a critical interface between the African and international art worlds, Rele Gallery is a dynamic contemporary art gallery with 2 locations between Lagos, Nigeria and Los Angeles,…
In 2022, Nosakhare Igbinosa, Hezekiah Okon, Moses Ojeleye and Dumbor Debeeh were the fifth edition, Art Master Africa, (AMA) winners of the ballpoint pen art competition organized by BIC. Art Master Africa is an annual competition that is open to artists and creatives across the Middle East and…
Photographer Carolina Arantes documents the daily life of French women of African heritage through her long-term First Génération project, published in a new book by fisheye editions. These women are believed to be in search of a solid mixed identity in the country. This collection of images is a documentary…
The Christophe Person gallery presents “ EXPLORER L’INTIME ” works by two Cameroonian artists, Wilfried Mbida and Manga Lulu Williams to mark its new beginning. The Christophe Person gallery, located at 39 Rue des Blancs-Manteaux in Paris, during its opening exhibition on Thursday, December 15, 2022. OLIVIER HERVIAUX Image courtesy of Le Monde Christophe…
Image courtesy of Lambda To Precious Okoyomon, chaos can be an artistic tool. Time and time again, they have created massive site-specific installations from entire rooms and galleries and turned them into spaces for play, respite and reflection. The artist is known for their use of organic materials…
It is the new year and th art world is never tired of presenting shows worth viewing. Here are some art shows for you this January. Young Contemporaries 2023 Gallery: Rele Gallery Image courtesy of Rele Gallery The Rele Arts Foundation announced on the 2nd of Janurary their…
At Art News Africa, we are documenting the African Art revolution and supporting African art through its initiatives. In 2022, we spotlighted African artists and artists with African heritage; African art events within and outside the continent; African curators and curators with African heritages’ breakthrough; galleries and art…
These paper craft ideas can save you lots of money if you’re deciding to spend Christmas on a budget. That is if your ready to use whatever you make with your hands. They can be a fun filled sport for your kids and the whole family to make…
The 13th edition of the Bamako Encounters – African Biennale of Photography is on view at various venues in Bamako, Mali from 8 December 2022–8 February 2023. Emmanuelle Andrianjafy, Sans titre 2016, part of the series Nothing’s in Vain Image courtesy of the Bamako Encounters Founded in 1994 and organized by…
The opportunities for artistic expression are endless; artists continue to innovate, grow and express themselves in different art spaces. Opened December 17, 2022, Lhola Amira: Facing the Future brings together Amira’s wholesome works, while launching the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco’s new African art program, dedicated to…