Kenyan artist Chemu Ng’ok, celebrated for her abstracted figures and figurative forms, will now be represented by Goodman Gallery. As part of this announcement, Goodman Gallery recapped Ng’ok’s first institutional exhibition at Fondazione ICA Milano and her first solo exhibition in the UK with the gallery’s branch in…
The 2024 edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale returns for its second edition at the JAX District in Diriyah. The latest biennial encompasses works and presentations by over 90 artists from more than 40 countries including El Anatsui, Hamra Abbas, Joan Jonas, Tiffany Chung, and many more.…
Janet Adenike Adebayo, (b. 1997) based in Lagos, is a “confessional” artist, who utilises her artwork to convey intimate moments and unveil profound truths. Adebayo’s acrylic and mixed media on canvas pieces are recognized for their distinctive “mosaic skin” tones and exaggerated features, delving into themes of self-discovery…
The year 2023 has proven to be an exhilarating chapter in African art. Artists have gained significant attention due to their remarkable works, there has been an increase in investment in African art, and innovation this year has peaked. Renowned artists Lynnete Yiadome Bokaye, Julie Mehretu, Kaloki Nyamai,…
Africa Collective, in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, is set to launch a series of activities coinciding with the World Economic Forum from January 15 to 19 in Davos. Africa Collective in partnership with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) The Africa…
Matthias De Groof, a Belgian filmmaker, recently unveiled a short film that directly addresses Belgian colonizers in Congo. Originally presented in 1985 under the title “Under the Black Mask,” the film has now been rebranded as “Under the White Mask: A film that Haesaerts could have made.” This…
In a significant breakthrough, South African customs officers at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg recently uncovered 23 kilograms of narcotics disguised as moulded artworks, with an estimated street value of R37 million. The suspected artworks were en route to New Zealand before a meticulous inspection by SARS officers…
Renowned Kenyan sculptor, Elkana Ong’esa, famous for his monumental stone creations exhibited globally, advocates for increased recognition of African art both domestically and internationally. Despite its profound influence on Western art, as evident in the works of Pablo Picasso, African art, according to the 79-year-old artist, has been…
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA), in collaboration with the 2023 cohort of University of the Western Cape (UWC) Museum Fellows, presents Sala, offering an intimate exploration of Zeitz MOCAA’s permanent collection archive. Salah Elmur (b. 1966, Sudan). The Official Party, 2019. Acrylic on canvas (Courtesy:…