In a year when AI has become an increasingly present part of our day-to-day lives, it’s no surprise that artists have been making use of technology to think about human experience. This year has seen successful solo and group shows highlighting the role that distinctive and intelligent curatorial…
Joseph Awuah-Darko, a celebrated figure in Ghana’s art scene, is accused of non-payment following sales of works by several artists who claim that he has built his career at the expense of their livelihoods. According to an Afrikmag investigation titled “Gallery of Greed”, the accusations suggest that Awuah-Darko…
Hospital Rooms, the pioneering arts and mental health charity, is delighted to announce an exclusive collaboration with renowned Nigerian artist Nengi Omuku and her charity, The Art of Healing (TAOH). Together, they unveil Swing Low (2024), a special limited-edition fundraising artwork, with proceeds supporting groundbreaking arts and mental…
Sotheby’s lays off staff members from its offices in New York, with the majority of cuts including back-office workers, junior staffers as well as specialists in various departments. A Sotheby’s spokesperson said, “Given the challenges the market has faced this year, we’ve taken a careful look at our…
BIC Recognizes Talented Regional and National Winners in Sixth Edition of Art Master Africa (Lagos Nigeria – 26 November 2024): BIC, a world leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, announced today the regional and national winners of the sixth edition of its flagship ballpoint pen art competition, Art…
Koyo Kouoh has been appointed the curator of the 61st International Art Exhibition to be held in 2026. The Board of La Biennale di Venezia met on Tuesday the 5th of November 2024 and upon the recommendation of President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, Koyo Kouoh was appointed as Director of the Visual Arts Department and was given the…
The Central Museum of Textiles in Łódź is pleased to announce the 18th edition of the International Triennial of Textile. The 18th edition marks fifty years since the Triennial was founded in 1975 in Łódź, Poland. Since then, the Triennial has remained one of the world’s premier events…
The Board of Fotogalleriet presents Nkule Mabaso as director from 2024 to 2028. Fotogalleriet’s board is enthusiastic about handing over the reins to Mabaso, a curator with an artist-centred practice, whose expertise is collaboration, and skill set to connect art and society. Nkule Mabaso is a curious and…
Toyota’s esteemed Dream Car Art Contest has returned to Uganda for its 18th edition, inviting children under 15 to unleash their creativity and envision the future of mobility. Launched in 2004, the global initiative has garnered approximately 9.4 million entries from 144 countries. This year’s contest aims to…
The United States Exchange Alumni team has collaborated with local Zimbabwean organisations to initiate a pioneer training programme aimed at boosting financial literacy and artistic skills for emerging visual artists in Bulawayo and Mbembesi, Matabeleland in Zimbabwe. This transformative initiative comes after observing that visual artists are perceived…