It is no longer news that African art is thriving, capturing global attention with its rich and contemporary innovations. With African art experiencing such a renaissance, there are workshops and programs across the continent providing unique opportunities for collectors and enthusiasts to deepen their understanding of this vibrant…
The world of art is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with technology playing a pivotal role in reshaping how we create, experience, and acquire art. Nowhere is this evolution more evident than in the African art scene, where virtual reality (VR) exhibitions and online marketplaces are breaking down barriers…
Across Africa, a dynamic array of residency programs is fostering innovation and excellence for artists and curators. These initiatives offer artists the opportunity to conceptualize, experiment, and produce new works, while curators can research, conceptualize, and develop exhibitions that showcase the continent’s rich cultural heritage. By providing a…
Ibrahim Cissé presents new works marked by the power of childhood memories in this new exhibition titled ‘People come end ghost’. These works plunge the viewer into an old family album, questioning photography as a witness to the transcontinental trajectories of the African diaspora. According to Cissé, for Africans…
The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) at Pan-Atlantic University recently hosted a pivotal workshop titled “Empowering Artists: Navigating Legal and Contractual Issues in the Art World.” A cross-section of participants at the workshop (Image credit: Shyllon Museum) The event, held in collaboration with the Guild of Professional…
Sakhile&Me presents ‘I Am All the Loves I Have Ever Known’, a contemplative gesture towards self-actualisation and self-recognition in and through relationship with others and place. The exhibition centers ecology as a way of thinking, perceiving, relating and understanding while tracing encounters and symbiotic relationships found in the…
Foundation H Gallery, Madagascar, is preparing to present “Safiotra [Hybridities/Hybridités]” by Yinka Shonibare. Opening on April 11th, 2025, until February 28th, 2026, this exhibition will showcase Shonibare’s work alongside Foundation H’s collection. The expansive collection features artists like Abdoulaye Konaté, Ouattara Watts, Leilah Babirye, and Yaw Owusu. This…
The global demand for contemporary African art has surged dramatically in recent years, signaling a shift in how the world views and values the continent’s creative output. This growing interest is reflected in the heightened activity across major auction houses, where African artists are gaining prominent recognition. Bonhams,…
Gabrielle Goliath’s Personal Accounts is more than an exhibition—it is an emotionally charged, relationally immersive experience that invites viewers to participate in a profound engagement with the complex realities of racial, gendered, and sexual violence. Running from October 26, 2024, to February 15, 2025, this iteration of Personal…
Selebe Yoon has established itself as a beacon of artistic innovation in Dakar, showcasing exhibitions that inspire, while educating and challenging audiences. The institution’s commitment to artistic innovation is evident in its presentation of Arébénor Basséne’s Tarana, a captivating exhibition that delves into the complexities of history, geography,…