Dada Khanyisa (they/them) is a renowned multimedia artist from Umzimkhulu, South Africa. In collaboration with the Johannesburg Art Gallery, they will present an exciting body of work titled “Cape Town” on August 26, 2023. Dada Khanyisa carries the vibrant spirit of their homeland in their artistic journey, which…
Art therapy utilizes various creative outlets to alleviate mental stress and enhance well-being. The use of art for mental wellness originates in ancient Africa, where diverse cultures and communities appointed specific individuals to tend to their overall well-being. These healers/diviners served as intermediaries between the spirit and human…
The Melrose Gallery in South Africa is pleased to announce the opening of the largest annual sculpture fair, SculptX. This monumental event is the sixth edition of SculptX, which will run from the 1st to the 3rd of September. This year’s event is packed with notable sculptors worldwide,…
Spanning the continent, diverse African artists have captivated our attention with their innovative works, addressing various pressing societal concerns. Continuously, these African artists shed light on the multifaceted nature of art on the continent.
The Latitudes Center for the Arts (LCA), located in the heart of Cape Town, presents a captivating and thought-provoking exhibition titled “All That She Carried.” This large-scale exhibition celebrates Women’s Month by showcasing contemporary art that delves into the complexities of womanhood, identity, and history.
Bonolo Kavula is on the Artsy team’s radar this month. South African-born Kavula makes the “Artists on Our Radar,” a monthly Artsy series featuring five impressive artists from all over the world.
Common Efforts – Intaka Yakha Ngoboya Benye is an exhibition by Lulama Wolf in dialogue with Sonja Ferlov Mancoba. “Intaka Yakha Ngoboya Benye” is an isiXhosa proverb that translates to “A bird builds its nest with the feathers of another bird.” Eighteen is pleased to present the first…
Gender-Based Violence is a sore subject in the African Community for various reasons. Partnering with Jaguar, The Melrose Gallery in South Africa presents the #Giveherhercrown exhibition, which empowers women through diverse installations, sculptures, digital art, and paintings. Featuring 6 bespoke artists, the exhibition intricately celebrates the unique differences…
Renowned contemporary artist and lecturer in Fine Arts, Mary Evans, becomes the new Director of UCL Slade School of Fine Art and will take up the post from 4 October 2023. Mary Evans becomes the newly appointed Director of UCL Slade School of Fine Arts. Image courtesy of…
Eclectica Contemporary in South Africa is currently hosting an exciting exhibition titled Incantations. The exhibition showcases female and non-binary artists who employ Incantations as a methodology in their practices, creating unique bodies of work. Each artist intervenes in conventional representations of the female and queer body. Among the…