As the global art world increasingly recognizes African contemporary art, Art Basel Miami Beach provides a critical platform for African artists to share their stories. This fair’s latest edition from the 6th to 8th of December, 2024 featured an impressive lineup of African artists, represented by various galleries.…
Meriem Bennani presents ‘For My Best Family’ a new exhibition commissioned by Fondazione Prada. Combining a new site-specific, large-scale installation with an art film co-directed with Orian Barki, this project explores ways of being together in public and intimate socio-political settings. This project is the most ambitious work…
Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), the MENA region’s first hub dedicated to New Media and Digital Art, has announced a call for applications to its inaugural Mazra’ah Media Art Residency for experienced artists and scholars. Running from February to April 2025, the three-month residency comprises two distinct streams for artists and scholars,…
Building on the recently published global art market recap, this article shifts the focus on Africa’s growing art scene. It delves into how African art is gaining recognition in the world stage and addresses critical issues surrounding adequate representation and revenue disparities with Western counterparts. As noted in…
The 2024 global art recap reflects a year of evolution, marked by shifts in market dynamics, technological advancements, and a heightened focus on sustainability. As the art world adapts to complex economic and cultural landscapes, several transformative trends are shaping its future. These developments are not only redefining…
Jaou Tunis, a contemporary art biennale founded by the Kamel Lazaar Foundation, has grown into a significant platform for artistic and cultural dialogue, with a focus on challenging societal issues through art. The 2024 edition, themed Art, Resistance, and the Reconstruction of Futures, will be held from the…
Featuring more than 140 participants, and over 80 new commissions, the artists in the Sharjah Biennial 2025, who will present exquisite art pieces that align with the theme: to carry, has been revealed. This poignant theme invites us to ponder on the weight of our collective heritage, the…
This piece will be exploring 10 African galleries at 1-54 London to look out for, and where you can find them at the art fair. 1-54, the renowned international art fair dedicated to contemporary African art, returns this year to Somerset House, London’s iconic neoclassical landmark and creative…
African collective exhibitions are not only enriching the art scene but also fostering connections between artists, communities, and the global stage. In the contemporary African art world, collaboration has become a powerful force driving creativity, dialogue, and social impact. Across the continent, artists are joining forces, combining their…
‘Marvellous Realism’ is a groundbreaking contemporary African exhibition inspiring new perspectives and understanding on the Continent from Chinese audiences. Zanele Muholi’s works from the Somnyama Ngonyama (Hail the Dark Lioness) series are part of ‘Marvellous Realism’. The extensive group exhibition started on the 30th of August and will…