Vuleka Art Competition was established in 1963 under a different name and is the oldest continuous art competition in South Africa. ‘Vuleka’ means open in isiXhosa and true to its name, Vuleka Art Conpetition 2025 is open to all South African artists who have not yet held a…
Emmanuel Aggrey Tieku is the winner of the 2025 Ellipse Prize, a prize focused on Ghana’s emerging art scene. Tieku was selected by an independent jury from five finalists—Reginald Boateng, Sena Burgundy, Nana Frimpong Oduro and Dela Anyah— who were selected out of 82 applicants. The jury included…
In the heart of Festac Town, Lagos, Park 23 Basketball Court stands not just as a place to play but as a vibrant symbol of heritage, creativity, and sustained community investment. For the third consecutive year, Hennessy returns to Park 23 Basketball Court to continue its pledge of…
Thorns and Crown | A Solo Exhibition by the 2022 Absa L’Atelier Ambassador Lagos, Nigeria, June 2025- Absa, in proud partnership with the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA), is proud to present Thorns and Crown, a solo exhibition by Badru Taofeek, one of the…
The Cape Town High Court has ordered South African photographer Trevor Stuurman and THK Gallery to close the artist’s latest exhibition Your Beauty Is Our Concern following Intellectual Property (IP) infringement. Your Beauty is Our Concern – an exhibition concerned with the act of making oneself beautiful –…
Art Network Africa is pleased to announce the highly curated event series, “Spotlight on African Champions”. Art Network Africa is organising a reception under its management partner Africa Unlimited and in collaboration with FNB Art Joburg. This unique drinks reception, bringing together the broader ecosystem around African art,…
On Saturday, May 24, Glenmorangie hosted an exclusive evening at Windsor Gallery, Victoria Island, Lagos, to unveil The Valley of Tranquility’, a captivating visual exhibition created in collaboration with acclaimed photographer Alex Ash. The experience brought Glenmorangie’s signature vibrancy to life through striking portraits and an immersive whisky…
Kapwani Kiwanga receives the prestigious 2025 Joan Miró Prize award in recognition for her powerful, research-based installations exploring history, power and social structures. The prize is presented by the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona, with the support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) and CUPRA. The international jury…
For its second show in the new Alserkal Avenue space, Dubai, Efie Gallery presents Time Heals , Just Not Quick Enough—a group exhibition of film and photography curated by Ose Ekore. Opening 1st June, the show reflects on how we experience time, especially during uncertain moments, and how we…
South African photographer Lindokuhle Sobekwa has been awarded the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2025. The announcement was made at The Photographers’ Gallery in London on the 15th of May 2025. The prize, which amounts to £30,000, is awarded to a living artist whose work has influenced international…