Lina Iris Viktor is a Liberian-British multidisciplinary artist who combines ancient and contemporary art forms to tell a unique story and create a link between a past that is almost lost in view, an extensive present while envisioning the different possibilities of the future. Image courtesy of the…
Sungi Mlengeya was born in 1991 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She is a self-taught artist who works primarily in the acrylic medium on canvas creating paintings that are free, minimalist and with a curious use of negative space. She is one whose figurative portraiture is a commemoration…
Sponsored by the UF Center for African Studies, the Harn Museum of art utilized the enchanted February 9th evening to host “Africa Everywhere,” to celebrate the beauty of the arts of Africa and the African diaspora, including the Harn’s newest exhibition Posing Beauty in African American Culture. The evening…
Ghanaian artist, Amoako Boafo recently released a monograph that provides a comprehensive exploration of his career to date. The monograph is a richly illustrated book that includes original contributions from Osei Bonsu, Rachel Cargle, Mutombo Da Poet, and Aja Monet. Additionally, readers can delve into an insightful and…
Image courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery Adebunmi Gbadebo is a multimedia artist who uses culturally imbued materials to investigate the complexities between land and memory in the American South. Gbadebo has developed a unique visual vocabulary by focusing on deeply significant elements such as indigo dye, soil manually scooped…
On February 8, Soto gallery announced on their Instagram account their latest exhibition “The Art of Collecting.” Soto Gallery is one of those galleries in Nigeria known for putting out creative exhibitions and shows, featuring extraordinary artworks that impress. From The Crack, Between Coming and Going, Heavy is…
Africa In Context: San Diego Mesa College World Art Permanent Collection From January 30 – February 23, 2023 Image Courtesy of San Diego Mesa College The art gallery at San Diego Mesa College is honoring Black history with a brand-new display of traditional African artwork. Africa in Context,…
This Festival is currently taking place at Expo Centre. It started on February 9th and is expected to end on February 15th. Free Soul, 115 x 92 cm, Felix Schoeller True Rag Smooth Matt 310gsm – Image courtesy of Xposure Photography has come a long way and has…
The African Mona Lisa, also known as “Tutu,” is a portrait by Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu. The painting is considered a masterpiece of modern African art and is one of the most iconic and significant artworks of the 20th century. The painting is a symbol of the struggles…
The World Photography Organisation and Sony Middle East & Africa has revealed Bongani Tshabalala as South Africa’s National Award winner for the Sony World Photography Awards 2023 for two consecutive years. Tshabalala Bongani’s South Africa, Winner, National Awards, Sony World Photography Awards 2023 – Image courtesy of SaCreative The Sony…