Mabel Cetu (born Sidlayi) is considered the first black woman photojournalist in South Africa. Fondly known as “Sis May” she served as a nurse, councilor, community organizer, and broadcaster all of which defined her careful and considerate approach to her practice as a photojournalist. Cetu was born in…
Cape Town’s Southern Guild Gallery has achieved aa milestone by becoming one of the South African galleries to establish a permanent art space in America. Owners Trevyn and Julian McGowan have selected Los Angeles as the strategic location for expanding their business, exclusively dedicated to representing contemporary artists…
LOEWE FOUNDATION announces the 30 artists shortlisted for the 2024 edition of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize. The finalists’ works will be on display at Palais de Tokyo in Paris from 15 May until 9 June 2024. Loewe Foundation Craft Prize announces 30 finalists. Image courtesy of Loewe…
As part of his scheduled one-day visit to the Italian city, Pope Francis has announced that he will be making an appearance at the Venice Biennale on April 28, 2024. The visit marks the first time the current Bishop of Rome will attend the biennial. Pope Francis greets…
The annual Investec Cape Town Art Fair (ICTAF) is back for its 11th edition. As of the 16th of February 2024, ICTAF has once again brought colour to the vibrant Cape Town scene causing a lot of anticipation from attendees and residents, and this will be running until…
Applications to participate in the 14th Bamako Meeting, African Photography Biennale are open. Image courtesy of The 14th Bamako Encounters – The African Biennal of Photography The African Photography Biennale, Rencontres de Bamako, was established in 1994 and has since grown to become the premier international event featuring…
Kunye Colab is a vibrant cooperative sculpture production workspace based in Cape Town, South Africa. It stands as a beacon of inspiration and inclusion for artists and sculpture makers of all skill levels. Kunye Colab is committed to fostering a diverse artistic community while providing professional-quality sculpture production…
The 2024 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair’s Morocco edition held at the prestigious Marrakech’s Mamounia hotel, but for the first time, it also took place at DADA, a multidisciplinary art space that is currently mid-renovation. The exterior of La Mamounia hotel, the main site of the 2024 edition of the…
CAPE TOWN, 18 January 2024 — This season, art enthusiasts in Cape Town are in for a treat as The Artists Gallery Cape Town proudly presents its first exhibition of 2024, “WaterBeach.” This immersive showcase brings together a collection of evocative paintings, each a celebration of the mesmerising…
The Oliewenhuis Art Museum has meticulously curated an exhibition from its permanent collection, offering a captivating glimpse into the remarkable diversity of South African visual art. Ester le Roux, the museum’s curator, emphasizes that the exhibition, titled “Creatively Contrasted: New Views on the Permanent Collection,” underscores the institution’s…