Image courtesy of de Young Museum Kehinde Wiley’s latest piece of work, An Archaeology of Silence, is on display at the de Young Museum as part of the institution’s commitment to showcasing ground-breaking Black artists. With the use of the visual language of the fallen figure, Wiley’s latest…
Image courtesy of Time Ghanaian-born artist, El Anatsui is one of Time’s 100 most influential people for 2023. Time has compiled their list of 100 most influential people for 2023. The annual publication features top influential individuals from different fields, from pioneers, leaders, and titans to artists, innovators,…
It is Now Time for the West to Return African Art! The art world has long been divided on the issue of African art and the ownership of artworks taken from africa during the pre colonialism period. The issue has remained contentious for years, with calls for the…
Since joining Mega-gallery Gagosian, which exhibits and provides space to some of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, as an associate director, Péjú Oshin curates for the first time. The exhibition titled ‘Rites of passage,’ shows her excellent skill and exquisite talent as she…
Every month, the Artsy team curates a list of artists who have caught their attention in the art scene through their “Artists on Our Radar” series. They utilize their art expertise and access to Artsy data to highlight five artists from all over the world. The artists featured…
Visual artists from Mauritania, officially the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, have had some impact in the state of the arts in Africa and abroad. Below are some of the artists to look out for from Mauritania and the work they have done in Africa and the diaspora. Oumar…
Image courtesy of the artist Central to Zohra Opoku’s practice is her use of textiles to explore themes of identity, memory, and migration. Her textile-based installations and sculptures offer a richly layered visual experience that highlights the complex cultural connections between Africa and Europe, as well as the…
Mr. Eazi, a global popstar from Nigeria known for songs like “Skin Tight,” “Bankulize,” and “Leg Over,” revealed in June of last year that he will be working with prominent African visual artists for his upcoming debut album. Mr. Eazi’s artistic project, in which he makes visual artwork…
There are galleries in the diaspora invested in the promotion of art from African artists. Through programming, acquisitions, and exhibitions, a growing number of art institutions are addressing historical gaps and erasures in the representation of Africa and its diasporas. Here is a list of galleries and museums…
Purchasing merchandise from the store is one thing, and getting your hands on the limited editions from your favorite artist like Kehinde Wiley is another. Kehinde Wiley’s store has ever been growing with items wearing his invaluable painting either from an exhibition or another colossal event. These can…