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Artistic expressions are references to an artist’s engagement with their society. Sculpting is the process of creating a work of art by bending and altering objects till it takes a new shape. Artists often gather their raw materials -mostly used- from their immediate environment to sculpt lasting art…

Meet the 2022 winners The International Prize for Contemporary African Photography (CAP Prize), in partnership with the Eiger Foundation, is now accepting work that engages with the African continent or its diaspora from November 2022 to 7 February 2023.  A panel of international curators, publishers, editors and artists…

For the exploration of imagination, feeling and mythology through colourful, vibrant and thought-provoking compositions, African artists are channelling spirituality as a theme in their work. African art has been defined by its themes of symbolism, functionalism, and utilitarianism. With the creation of rich and varied artistic imagery, spirituality…

African art has reigned for decades exploring numerous media such as painting, sculptures, pottery, textile, jewellery, and masks. Most of these forms embody unique characteristics, building a legacy that has shaped the creative thinking of well-known artists in history. This article highlights 4 historical African art forms that…