Jackson’s Art Prize, formerly Jackson’s Painting Prize, is an annual competition showcasing the exceptional artwork of rising artists from around the world. The competition started in 2016 to spotlight talent in the Jackson’s Art Supplies’ community. With a focus on materials, and impressive expert judging panels made up of…
In a bid to reshape the landscape of the Okahandja Park area, Namibian artist, Ndako Nghipandulwa introduces “Project Babylon.” The initiative not only enhances the community’s aesthetics but also seeks to ignite a profound change in the way its people perceive themselves and their surroundings. Artist Ndako Nghipandulwa…
Southern Guild Gallery is currently hosting two extraordinary solo exhibitions, “Order of Being” by Manyaku Mashilo and “Black Exodus: Summer Departure” by Oluseye. These exhibitions mark a significant cultural and artistic event, drawing researchers and art enthusiasts into deeply introspecting their roots. The exhibitions intertwine African spirituality and…
The Brooklyn Museum recently took a significant stride toward inclusivity by adding 300 works from Black and Asian artists to its collection. Among these noteworthy acquisitions is Esther Mahlangu’s “Untitled” (2017). The South African self-taught artist has experienced a prolific year, marked by the return of her BMW…
As 2023 draws to a close, Stephan Welz & Co., an auction house in Sandton, South Africa, presents their penultimate auction of the year featuring the works of some of South Africa’s most prominent artists. This auction boasts a curated selection of masterpieces that showcase the diversity of…
Museum MMK for Modern Art announces Christelle Oyiri as the recipient of the PONTOPREIS MMK 2024. The prize includes an exhibition at the ZOLLAMT MMK, starting on February 23, 2024, and is also endowed with 10,000 euros, which will be paid out as a scholarship. Museum MMK for Modern…
Thelma Golden, the director and chief curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, has been awarded the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize. Golden said in an interview that it was a “total surprise” when Sade Lythcott, the chief executive of the National Black Theater and chair of the…
When you’re an African artist searching for the next best place to showcase your masterpiece, often one of the main things on your mind are galleries, fairs, or exhibitions really far away from home. A place where fresh set of eyes can grasp stories and techniques unique to…
November 15, 2023 – January 15, 2024 Black Rock Senegal residency program opens application for artists. Image courtesy of Black Rock Senegal. Black Rock Senegal is a multidisciplinary artist-in-residence program founded by renowned artist Kehinde Wiley in 2019. Named for the volcanic rocks that blanket its shoreline, the…
Minneapolis Institute of Art, Mia, seeks a Chair of the Arts of Global Africa, whose role is to enhance, interpret and publish Mia’s collection of African art and to promote understanding and appreciation of African art through its collection, making it accessible to the largest possible audience. Minneapolis…