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…
Ibrahim Cissé presents new works marked by the power of childhood memories in this new exhibition titled ‘People come end ghost’. These works plunge the viewer into an old family album, questioning photography as a witness to the transcontinental trajectories of the African diaspora. According to Cissé, for Africans…
The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) at Pan-Atlantic University recently hosted a pivotal workshop titled “Empowering Artists: Navigating Legal and Contractual Issues in the Art World.” A cross-section of participants at the workshop (Image credit: Shyllon Museum) The event, held in collaboration with the Guild of Professional…
Sakhile&Me presents ‘I Am All the Loves I Have Ever Known’, a contemplative gesture towards self-actualisation and self-recognition in and through relationship with others and place. The exhibition centers ecology as a way of thinking, perceiving, relating and understanding while tracing encounters and symbiotic relationships found in the…
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,…
Selebe Yoon has established itself as a beacon of artistic innovation in Dakar, showcasing exhibitions that inspire, while educating and challenging audiences. The institution’s commitment to artistic innovation is evident in its presentation of Arébénor Basséne’s Tarana, a captivating exhibition that delves into the complexities of history, geography,…
The Benue Book and Arts Festival (BBAAF), returns for its 2025 edition, promising to bridge continents through art, literature, and social dialogue. Benue Book and Arts Festival This year, BBAAF will unfold across two regions, with activities in both the United Kingdom and Nigeria. Under the theme Home…
Italian-Togolese artist Silvia Rosi (b. 1992) explores post-colonial themes such as migration, identity and collective memory from a diasporic perspective in an interplay of staged photography, video, performative elements and edited archive material. Her works, which often have autobiographical references, question the constructions of identity and belonging and…
Annan Affotey (b.1985, Ghana), creates introspective paintings which are influenced by the world around him, from the place of his birth to the places he has travelled to. Born to an artist father who inspired an early interest in creative expression Affotey spent his early life in Accra…
African artists are increasingly stepping onto the global stage, bringing rich cultural narratives to a variety of platforms. In recent years, major global brands have recognized the value of collaborating with these artists, integrating African aesthetics and stories into their campaigns. These partnerships have not only elevated African…