Efie Gallery is honoured to announce ‘Solace in Soil’, a duo exhibition between renowned Emirati artist Dr. Mohamed Yousif (b. 1953) and Kenyan sculptor Maggie Otieno (b.1974), curated by Emirati curator Shamma Al Mheiri. Opening 31st May, this exhibition celebrates the grounded connections between the practices of the…
Kòbọmọjẹ́ Artist Residency, Ibadan, Nigeria Deadline: May 31st 2024 Kòbọmọjẹ́ Artist Residency invites artists to apply for a residency program with focus on Capturing Women’s Histories in Nigeria. Artists are encouraged to reflect on the multifaceted contributions of women to nation-building, social dynamics, globalization and modernization. Their aim is to…
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…
ANNA Awards 2024 Application Deadline: 28 June 2024 ANNA announces applications for the third iteration of the ANNA Award. The aim of the award, which is sponsored by ANNA Pure Organic, South Africa’s first locally manufactured, environmentally friendly and organic feminine hygiene product range, is to discover, recognise and…
Zineb Koutten was born in Morocco in 2001. She’s always had a passion for the arts as well as expressing herself and this resulted in her painting, writing, acting, and singing. Later, she embarked on a new chapter by launching her YouTube channel, where she shared the intricacies…
Fathi Hassan, who was born in 1957 in Cairo to Egyptian and Nubian parents, rose to fame in the 1980s. He was among the first African-American artists to be represented in the Venice Art Biennale in 1988. Fathi Hassan: Shifting Sands, which will feature a new body of…
As the 1-54 Contemporary Art Fair looms on the horizon, so many artistic eyes are drawn to the captivating work of Aïcha Snoussi. Born in 1989 in Tunis, Aïcha Snoussi has since etched her artistic journey in the heart of Paris, where she currently resides and creates. Portrait…
Spanish law enforcement recently apprehended an antique dealer involved in the illicit sale of a stolen Egyptian sculpture dating back to 1450 BCE. Authorities say a 3,500-year-old sculpture was falsely documented and put up for sale at the art fair. (Photo credits: Policia Nacional) Before the event, the…
Louvre Abu Dhabi, known for its commitment to fostering cultural exchange and showcasing diverse artistic voices, has announced a significant expansion of its prestigious Richard Mille Art Prize. For the first time, artists from North Africa will be eligible to compete for the coveted $60,000 prize. Louvre Abu…