Mr. Eazi and Osinachi recently participated in a panel discussion at The Milken Institute Global Conference, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. The panel discussed issues facing African creatives today; with a key focus on the topic of “Africa: The Next Frontier for the Creative Economy”. Africa: The Next…
Germany has become an increasingly popular destination for artists from Africa. Artists here in Africa seeking to further their careers and explore new artistic opportunities In Germany. Among these creatives are several talented African artists who have made Germany their home. They have also been making significant contributions…
This year’s London Craft Week is showcasing an artist-led exhibition titled Material Beings at Kensington’s Cromwell Place. Curated by the studio collective Forest + Found, the exhibition explores the conceptual nature of craft practice. Artists such as Max Bainbridge, Abigail Booth, Chloé Rosetta Bell, and Francisca Onumah will…
Extension of his Debut Solo Presentation in New York: what could possibly go wrong, if we tell it like it is To Open on May 25th at the Artist’s Newly Opened Space in Accra ACCRA, 2023—Following Amoako Boafo’s debut solo exhibition at Gagosian in New York this past March, Amoako and Gagosian are…
The Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society. The Studio Museum in Harlem’s…
“It helps to be honest: Blue-chip institutions like Gagosian or David Zwirner are not exactly on the hunt for unknown talent” – Alexxa Gotthardt via Artsy. The exterior of JD Malat Gallery in Mayfair exhibiting ‘In The Beginning And So It Goes…’ by Ayanfe Olarinde – Image courtesy of JD Malat Gallery.…
Following the recent announcement by the Nigerian government on the ownership of the Benin artifacts by the Oba tribe, Western countries agreed to reinstitute the owners. However, lawmakers from Germany’s ruling parties defended their decision to unconditionally restitute 22 Benin bronzes to Nigeria, despite opposition accusations of naivety.…
LGBTQ+ advocates and Leilah Babirye, a visual artist who fled her native Uganda to New York in 2015 after being publicly outed in a local newspaper respond to the recent Ugandan anti-LGBTQ+ bill. Uganda’s parliament during a session discussing the anti-homosexuality bill in March. Image courtesy of Abubaker…
Graffiti in Africa has evolved beyond mere vandalism. It has become a thriving culture that permeates various aspects of daily life. From vibrant murals to personalized matatus (public minibusses) in Kenya, and even adorning denim jackets, graffiti has become an integral part of African visual expression. In Dakar,…
The Open Country Mag, in collaboration with Africa No Filter, has announced their first call for submissions for a new fellowship for African curators. Sponsored by Africa No Filter, The Open Country Mag Curatorial Fellowships intends to provide direct motivation, technical know-how, and funding support for new projects…