Born in Ghana in 1944, El Anatsui is one of the most highly acclaimed artists in Africa’s History and foremost contemporary artists in the world. His practice involves the transformation of simple materials into astounding sculptural forms. These complex assemblages therefore create a distinctive visual impact on his…
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair has announced the return of the Marrakech fair. This will be the fourth edition and it will hold from 9 February to 12 February 2023. Launched in February 2018, the fair was started to broaden the 1-54 art fair reach and to further…
Dennis Osadebe joins the long list of visual artists that have collaborated with popular fashion houses and brands as he designs a new scarf for Hermes. In the past year, amongst others, Gucci has collaborated with Cinthia Sifa Mulanga and Samson Bakare, and there has been a collaboration…
Here is a selection of books that offers a diverse range of perspectives on the development and contemporary practices of African art. These books cover a wide range of topics, including the history and development of African art, contemporary art practices on the continent, the role of art…
Image courtesy of The New York Times John Akomfrah (b. 1957) is a Ghanaian-British artist and filmmaker known for his installation artworks, which often incorporate elements such as video, sound, and text, to explore themes related to history, migration, memory, and identity. With his multichannel video installations, he…
Exhibition viewImage courtesy of Zeitz MOCAA’s Instagram Currently on view at Zeitz MOCAA, “When We See Us: A Century of Black Figuration in Painting” is an exhibition that explores Black self-representation through portraiture and figuration in painting. Curated by Koyo Kouoh and Tandazani Dhlakama, the exhibition is celebrating…
Image courtesy of Lambda To Precious Okoyomon, chaos can be an artistic tool. Time and time again, they have created massive site-specific installations from entire rooms and galleries and turned them into spaces for play, respite and reflection. The artist is known for their use of organic materials…
The hustle behind finding a podcast that is binge-worthy and enjoyable is real. There is a huge disparity in the audial world of black and African art history and this is to encourage more people in the art scene to lend their voices and start conversations that will…
The relationship between fashion and art has been said to be symbiotic. There is always going to be a meeting point where art and fashion intercept. The fashion industry recognises and understands visual artists’ influence on fashion. There has been a long history of fashion brands working with…
The largest photography library in Africa has opened in Ghana’s capital, Accra, showcasing the work of forgotten, established, and emerging talent from the continent and diaspora. Dikan Center is a non-profit organization that is committed to visual education and visual storytelling. Founded by Ghanaian photographer and filmmaker Paul…