In the anticipation of Marrakech 2024, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair announces its return to New York for its 10th edition. 1-54 New York 2023. Image courtesy of 1-54. The ninth edition of 1-54 in New York in 2023 was a momentous milestone for the fair and its…
Two African Galleries, Retro Africa and Goodman Gallery are headed to the second edition of ART SG 2024 – the fair opens in a few days time. ART SG helps galleries to broaden and deepen their networks, and make an impact within the city of Singapore and…
This year, galleries are announcing their astounding exhibitions lined up for 2024. From innovations, exploring forms and styles of expression to documenting histories, here’s a look at a number of standout exhibitions you should see and look forward to in the first month of the year. Leo Robinson,…
VIP Preview 1-54 Marrakech. Image courtesy of 1-54. 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, Marrakech names the 27 exhibitors including 14 galleries from the African continent, eight of which are based in Morocco, that will take part in its upcoming edition, scheduled to run from 8-11 February 2024. For…
In early January 2024, Dr. Peter Sexford Magubane, a valiant South African photographer, who earned global acclaim for his photos that documented the violence of apartheid, passed away at the age of 91. He was honoured during a memorial service at the Regina Mundi Church in Soweto on…
In a significant breakthrough, South African customs officers at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg recently uncovered 23 kilograms of narcotics disguised as moulded artworks, with an estimated street value of R37 million. The suspected artworks were en route to New Zealand before a meticulous inspection by SARS officers…
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA), in collaboration with the 2023 cohort of University of the Western Cape (UWC) Museum Fellows, presents Sala, offering an intimate exploration of Zeitz MOCAA’s permanent collection archive. Salah Elmur (b. 1966, Sudan). The Official Party, 2019. Acrylic on canvas (Courtesy:…
The year 2023 in the art world was filled with ‘A LOT’. From progress announcements to scandals and the continuous return of looted artifacts from Africa, this year unfolded as a dynamic and multifaceted chapter in the realm of art. The unfolding events included major developments in the…
Gallery 1957 is a contemporary art gallery with spaces across Accra, Ghana and London, UK. It dedicates its programme to spearheading international exchanges between art practices from these communities and the rest of the world, presenting artists who interrogate concepts of belonging and identity, cultural exchange, and social…
In an evocative display titled “No Ulterior Motive,” the Art Institute of Chicago invites visitors to delve into the profound world captured by renowned South African photographer David Goldblatt. Miriam Diale, 5357 Orlando East, Soweto, 18 October 1972 (1972; printed later), David Goldblatt. Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven.…