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…
Ibrahim Mahama, a well-known Ghanaian artist, has revealed that he has bought old Ghanaian trains and plans to repurpose them into beautiful and functional works of art. In a tweet, Mahama announced that the old trains dating back to the late 19th century were wasting away and will…
The CIMAM (International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern and Contemporary Art) is calling curators of modern or contemporary art from Africa willing to develop their professional skills by attending their annual conference. Casa Esment, Palma. Image courtesy of CIMAM. Apply for a Travel Grant supported by…
Rele gallery announced recent acquisitions including ‘The Feast Day II’, a painting by Tonia Nneji by the Jorge M. Perez Collection. Jorge M. Pérez is a billionaire philanthropist, art collector, and real estate developer from Argentina. He is most recognized for serving as The Related Group’s chairman and…
The African Artists’ Foundation, a non-profit organization and art space based in Lagos, Nigeria announces the new expansion and curatorial vision for the 14th edition of LagosPhoto Festival, an international photography festival taking place from the 28th of October until the 31st of December 31, 2023. Photography by Ismail Zaidy. Image…
The Museum of Modern Art has announced that seven Nigerian artists will be featured in their exhibition series, New Photography. The New Photography series is an annual exhibition that explores local contemporary scenes across the world. The seven artists, all at various stages in their careers, that will…
African gallerists have played an important role in promoting and showcasing African art to the rest of the world by establishing galleries dedicated to exhibiting modern African art. Some of these galleries are named after their founders to recognize their contributions to the art world and the success…