The 16th edition of FNB Art Joburg fair (7 – 10 September 2023) presented one of the best shows this month . Following another successful year of the FNB Art Joburg Fair, we are left to reminisce on the multidimensional and highly expressive artworks that make us yearn…
Accra, Ghana – dot.ateliers, a visionary art space founded by acclaimed artist Amoako Boafo, is pleased toannounce an open call for artists to participate in the 2024 Artist Residency Program. This unique opportunityinvites artists, with a primary focus on painting and drawing, to immerse themselves in an inspiring…
Contemporary African Art from the Chazen Collection is set to present Insistent Presence on September 5th 2023, a collection of forty-five art pieces ranging from sculptures, paintings, ceramics, printmaking, and photography made by a total of twenty-four contemporary artists living and working in Africa and its diaspora. The…
ANA Presents to you another episode of Studio Visits Nigeria hosted by Jonas Schwarz Lausten. This episode features artist, Uchay Joel Chima. He has produced numerous avant-garde works using various mediums, including performance art videos and two-dimensional found object sculptures. Uchay Joel Chima Image courtesy of Jonas Schwarz…
For the 11th consecutive year, Somerset House in London welcomes back the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. From October 12 to 15, 2023, this exhibition boasts its largest gathering yet, featuring 62 international exhibitors and 14 new galleries.
Curator Larry Ossei-Mensah has organized a transformative exhibition titled “The Speed of Grace” at Simões de Assis, Sao Paolo, Brazil. This exhibition stands as a powerful testament to the ability of art to challenge norms, reshape narratives, and bridge cultural divides.
From August 21st to 25th, the vibrant streets of Accra, Ghana, transformed into a captivating art haven during the annual Chale Wote Arts Festival. This five-day celebration resonated with the pulse of creativity and embraced the power of community.
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…