As the contemporary art scene in Africa continues to boom, Ghana serves as one of the countries leading the charge. With that in mind, Richmond Orland Mensah immortalizes the artists’ voices with the launch of the publication; VOICES: Ghana’s Artists in Their Own Words. Richmond Orlando Mensah is…
Educator, researcher, and artist Senam Okudzeto has received the prestigious Paul Boesch Prize for 2023 in Switzerland. This award is one of Switzerland’s highest art awards. Having excelled in creating politically charged artworks, Okudzeto will receive a sum of 50,000 Swiss francs.
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…
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 Peace of Westphalia was concluded 375 years ago ending the 30-year war with two peace treaties. To mark this anniversary, the Kunsthalle Osnabrück is doing a research and exhibition project in collaboration with the internationally renowned Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama.
Wura-Natasha Ogunji has captivated the art world with her multifaceted practice. She employs traverse mediums and explores intricate themes as she journeys between the two countries.
In this project presented by Galerie Cécile Fakhoury, Cheikh Ndiaye takes a different route from his previous series where he featured West African cinemas as a medium for social and historical reading.
The OOA Gallery just opened an amazing exhibition titled “Origins and Connections”. Through the works of two amazing artists, Méné & Olivia M. Pendergast, the exhibition delves into the threads of African origin and connections.
Founded by world renowned contemporary artist Amoako Boafo. dot.ateliers was founded with the intention of developing an environment that is both environmentally and socially conscious.To launch the multi functional art space, Boafo launched dot.ateliers’ first art residency which was attended by fellow Ghanaian Crystal Yayra Anthony. A.S: Can…
Amidst the shifting landscape of the art world, visual artists are seamlessly weaving technology into their creations to captivate both visually and physically. A prime exemplar is Chuma Anagbado, a versatile Nigerian-born Artist & Designer. Positioned at the vanguard of this fresh artistic domain, Chuma masterfully marries creativity…