Jacob Lawrence was a renowned African American artist. Lawrence’s work became widely known in the 1940s. He was well-known for his depictions of African American life and history, as well as his use of vivid colours and simplistic forms. His art centered on African Americans’ experiences, including their…
The Philadelphia Museum of Art will establish the first-ever Center for African Art in the US. It will showcase more than 5,000 African artworks in a state-of-the-art facility. The center will also include a library, research center, educational programs, lectures, workshops, and performances. In 2024, the center will…
Image courtesy of AnOther Magazine London-based photographer and filmmaker Gabriel Moses’ debut exhibition is on view at 180 Studios. The exhibition titled ‘Regina’ – a survey of Moses’ work- features around 50 photographs from his career in fashion, music, and sport, including never-before-seen images. From his first directing…
Photographer Rachel Seidu has collaborated with Yves Saint Laurent Rive Droite, a curated and creative retail and cultural destination, to showcase her stunning photographs in their stores in Paris and Los Angeles. The collaboration with Saint Laurent has allowed the Nigerian-born artist to exhibit her work and bring…
With EXPO CHICAGO (April 13-16) as the centerpiece, EXPO ART WEEK (April 10-16) opened the world toChicago’s vibrant art scene with featured aligned events, openings and discussions across the city. The International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Arts (EXPO CHICAGO) held in Navy Pier,Chicago, is one of the…
The Northern Trust Purchase Prize, sponsored by a Chicago-based financial services company, allowed curators and directors from three US museums to select new artwork from the Expo Chicago fair’s Exposure section for their collections. The Seattle Art Museum chose Phahamong III by South African artist Mohau Modisakeng, the…
The work of photographer and visual artist Lebohang Kganye is highlighted in new exhibit, “Tell Me What You Remember.” The exhibition is presented by the Barnes Foundation in its Roberts Gallery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, through May 21, 2023. Lebohang Kganye is a visual artist and photographer who uses her family…
Johnson Ocheja is the new artist in residence at AAF. Courtesy of AAF On April 5th, the African Artists’ Foundation (AAF) announced Johnson Ocheja as their new artist-in-residence. Johnson Ocheja is a visual artist with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the complexities of…
Image courtesy of ARTnews Ever since Lebanese-born British gallerist, Marwan Zakhem, started Gallery 1957, he has been intentional in his support of Ghanaian artists. His plan to ensure artists of Ghanaian descent have a sustainable career with the necessary resources and platforms at their disposal is in the…