The Kòbọmọjẹ́ Artist Residency has announced Ana Hupe and Ganiu Ismail as the recipients of its 2024 open call. Ana Hupe and Ganiu Ismail (Image courtesy: artists) The selection committee chose these talented artists from a competitive pool of applicants, awarding them a four-week residency to immerse themselves…
Refugees embark on a perilous journey to safety, fleeing war, persecution, and violence. In doing so, they must abandon not only their homes but also their sense of identity and belonging. However, art therapy can empower them to reclaim their lost sense of self. Through creative expression, refugees…
African masks are more than mere adornments; they are intricate tapestries woven with the threads of culture, spirituality, and identity. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these artifacts serve as powerful conduits for communication, transformation, and social commentary. They reveal as much as they conceal, inviting viewers to decipher the…
New York City’s premier art fair, The Armory Show, is gearing up for its fourth edition, scheduled to take place from the 6th until the 8th of September at the Javits Center. From its inception, The Armory Show’s commitment has been presenting a global view of contemporary art.…
Accra, Ghana – dot.ateliers, an initiative founded by acclaimed artist Amoako Boafo, is pleased to announce the open call for artists to participate in the 2025 Artist Residency Program. This opportunity invites artists, with a primary focus on painting and drawing, to immerse themselves in an inspiring and…
Ugo Ahiakwo, a multifaceted artist, sculptor, and designer, has won this year’s prestigious Tilga Art Fund Award. Ugo Ahiakwo (Image courtesy: Artist) This accolade highlights his outstanding contributions to contemporary African art and promises to elevate his career through significant opportunities and exposure. The Tilga Art Fund issued…
Fresco Gallery is thrilled to present “Anchors,” a group exhibition of monoprints and limited edition works by Chigozie Obi, Daëna LaDeese, Mobolaji Ogunrosoye, Myles Igwebuike, and Falida Nkomo, and an original soundscape by Sheila Chukwulozie (August 10 – September 15, 2024). “Anchors” is an exploration of the multifaceted concept of identity — as a conduit for self-healing,…
The Museum of Modern Art announces ‘Otobong Nkanga: Cadence’, a new, site-specific commission by the Nigerian-Belgian artist Otobong Nkanga opening in the Donald and Catherine Marron Family Atrium on the 10th of October 2024. The large-scale installation will feature an all-encompassing environment of sculpture, sound, and text that…
A multidisciplinary artist-in-residence program founded in 2019, Black Rock the residency brings together international artists to live and work in Dakar, Senegal for 1-3 month stays. With a mission to support new artistic creation through collaborative exchange and to incite change in the global discourse about Africa, the…
1952 Africa proudly announces the opening of applications for the 3rd edition of its Art Accelerator. This highly anticipated annual program is designed to propel the careers of early-stage artists through an intensive 8-week residency. Participants will benefit from essential resources, expert mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities to…