Gresham Tapiwa Nyaude (b. 1988) is the 2024 FNB Joburg Art Prize winner. Opening earlier this month, FNB Art Joburg is Africa’s leading and longest-running contemporary art fair. The fair is dedicated to developing a commercial art industry that can compete globally. Over the years, it has become…
Refugees embark on a perilous journey to safety, fleeing war, persecution, and violence. In doing so, they must abandon not only their homes but also their sense of identity and belonging. However, art therapy can empower them to reclaim their lost sense of self. Through creative expression, refugees…
African masks are more than mere adornments; they are intricate tapestries woven with the threads of culture, spirituality, and identity. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these artifacts serve as powerful conduits for communication, transformation, and social commentary. They reveal as much as they conceal, inviting viewers to decipher the…
The African art market is evolving as contemporary African artists are gaining global recognition and making their mark on the international scene. This is a period of massive growth as contemporary African art pieces are in high demand making these pieces incredible investments. Here are some artworks by…
As we are well into the second half of the year, artists and curators all over the continent have continued to curate and present amazing works. These works challenge contemporary art techniques, preservation, inclusivity, and African culture. From El Anatsui Hyundai Commission 2023 at the Tate Modern Museum,…
Nyaba Léon Ouedraogo, born in Burkina Faso in 1978, is a renowned photographer capturing the essence of African life since 2003. His acclaimed work earned the European Union Prize at the 9th Rencontres de la Photographie in Bamako and a finalist spot for the Prix Pictet in 2010.…
The exhibition, Home: The Origin of All Poems, was divided into two rooms at JK Randle Center for better viewing. Ayo Oshodi, the curator of ArtForm Africa, positioned the presentation so that figurative works from Omolola Coker and Afeez Onakoya welcome you into the space first. What does…
Sanad Sherif, known as Nad, recently concluded his debut solo show, Temporal Alchemy, at Kamene Art Residency in Nairobi. This marked the end of his two-month-long residency at Kamene Center in collaboration with the Rest Residency team. The exhibition, curated by Larissa-Diana Fuhrmann, addressed mental health issues faced…
Over the weekend, British-born, Ghana-based artist and curator, Joseph Awuah-Darko, took to Instagram to accuse Kehinde Wiley of sexual assault. Wiley responded to the allegation on his own Instagram account. In the post, Awuah-Darko claimed that Wiley “inappropriately groped” him first, grabbing his buttocks and mentioned something along…
In an elegant showcase of African artistic prowess and philanthropic spirit, Amref Health Africa hosted its annual African ArtBall at the prestigious INDUSTRIA in Brooklyn, NY. Les Ballet Afrik thrilling guests at the 2024 ArtBall organized by Amref (Photo Credits: Amref) Esteemed luminaries including Carmelo Anthony, Spike Lee,…