For the 11th consecutive year, Somerset House in London welcomes back the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. From October 12 to 15, 2023, this exhibition boasts its largest gathering yet, featuring 62 international exhibitors and 14 new galleries.
Egypt’s government announced plans to demolish historic tombs and cultural centers in Cairo as part of their modernization plan. This is a shock to Cairo residents, who witnessed the disappearance of cultural sites to make way for new developments and roadways.
Art therapy utilizes various creative outlets to alleviate mental stress and enhance well-being. The use of art for mental wellness originates in ancient Africa, where diverse cultures and communities appointed specific individuals to tend to their overall well-being. These healers/diviners served as intermediaries between the spirit and human…
Spanning the continent, diverse African artists have captivated our attention with their innovative works, addressing various pressing societal concerns. Continuously, these African artists shed light on the multifaceted nature of art on the continent.
The British Museum welcomes an enormous number of visitors who mostly come to view the Rosetta Stone every day. Visitors have always taken pictures of the etched black slab of the Rosetta Stone at the London Museum but that will change in the next month.
Emmanuel Iduma is a renowned writer and art critic born and raised in Ondo State, Nigeria. He studied law in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria and later earned an MFA in art criticism from the School of Visual Arts in New York. He has received prestigious awards…
FNB Art Joburg returns to the Sandton Convention Centre for its 16th edition from Sept 7 to 10, 2023. FNB Art Joburg is a weekend long arts festival that features top contemporary artists and galleries and institutions across Africa and the worldwide diaspora. FNB Art Joburg returns to the Sandton Convention Centre for its 16th edition from Sept…
Open Call: Up to six fellows will be selected to participate in the program for six months in the period between October 2023 and October 2024. Museums are spaces for presentation of the life and history of societies. They are spaces for discussion, contestation, construction and reconstruction of…
They should consume us in the light of the truth, in the light of racial injustice, in the light of the things we don’t usually want to discuss.– Esmaa Mohamoud Esmaa Mohamoud fearlessly tackles the complexities of “Black body politics’. Through thought-provoking sculptures, Mohamoud delves into the personal, social, economic,…
These are opportunities for artists, researchers, curators and thinkers to develop and engage on a rich variety of artistic projects with August deadlines. PRINCE CLAUS FUND – MENTORSHIP AWARDMOVING NARRATIVES Moving Narratives amplifies artistic and creative practices that move our understanding of the past and drive our visions of…