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…
Algeria’s Culture Ministry announced the suspension of all major art festivals this summer in solidarity with Gaza, which has endured devastation from an ongoing Israeli offensive since October, according to Anadolu Agency. Culture Minister Soraya Mouloudji stated that the ministry will focus on activities that underscore Algeria’s support…
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair announces the return of its Marrakech edition, scheduled from January 30 to February 2, 2025, at La Mamounia and DaDa. Applications are also now open for gallery participation in the upcoming Marrakech edition. Throughout the week, 1-54 will offer a dedicated program featuring…
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…