A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography presents twenty-three African and African diaspora artists from different generations and geographical contexts. Inspired by Africa’s rich cultures and its current sociopolitical landscape, the exhibition refers to the philosophy of Cameroonian scholar Achille Mbembe, who calls for us to imagine “a…
WHATIFTHEWORLD is pleased to present ‘Held Tight’, a solo exhibition by Mia Chaplin. “Pharmakon means drug, but…the word in Greek famously refuses to designate whether poison or cure. It holds both in the bowl” (Nelson, M. 2009:73). Similarly, to be held tight can be read as either an act…
Design Week South Africa, which made its debut last year, has opened its applications for participation in the 2025 edition. Taking place in Johannesburg from the 9th until the 12th of October 2025, and in Cape Town from the 23rd until the 26th of October 2025, Design Week…
Stevenson Gallery, a cornerstone of the contemporary African art scene, with locations in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Amsterdam, is currently presenting When Works Meet, an exhibition designed to foster dynamic conversations between diverse works of art. Running from the 7th of December, 2024, to the 8th of February,…
The William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) invites visual artists to apply for their artist-in-residence programme, sponsored by the MTN Foundation. Residency Details: The residency will be hosted at the William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley in the Northern Cape province of South Africa from the 24th of February…
Investec Cape Town Art Fair, one of Africa’s largest contemporary art fair is set to return for its 12th edition from February 21 to 23, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). (Image credit: Investec Cape Town Art Fair) Over 124 exhibitors from five continents will…
Southern Guild LA presents Manyaku Mashilo’s ‘The Laying of Hands’ and Cheick Diallo’s ‘Taama’ this February. Contemporary South African artist Manyaku Mashilo’s first solo exhibition in the United States features a new series of multi-panel paintings exploring her own transition into womanhood. Southern Guild presents ‘The Laying of…
Across Africa, a dynamic array of residency programs is fostering innovation and excellence for artists and curators. These initiatives offer artists the opportunity to conceptualize, experiment, and produce new works, while curators can research, conceptualize, and develop exhibitions that showcase the continent’s rich cultural heritage. By providing a…
The global demand for contemporary African art has surged dramatically in recent years, signaling a shift in how the world views and values the continent’s creative output. This growing interest is reflected in the heightened activity across major auction houses, where African artists are gaining prominent recognition. Bonhams,…
Gabrielle Goliath’s Personal Accounts is more than an exhibition—it is an emotionally charged, relationally immersive experience that invites viewers to participate in a profound engagement with the complex realities of racial, gendered, and sexual violence. Running from October 26, 2024, to February 15, 2025, this iteration of Personal…