Featuring more than 140 participants, and over 80 new commissions, the artists in the Sharjah Biennial 2025, who will present exquisite art pieces that align with the theme: to carry, have been revealed. This poignant theme invites us to ponder on the weight of our collective heritage, the…
Standing as a visual testament to recapture the essence of a bygone era, the Théâtre Populaire series, a photography series by Nyaba Léon Ouedraogo, transports viewers to a forgotten cultural landmark in Burkina Faso. Through his evocative lens, Ouedraogo revives the memories of a once-thriving theater, now standing…
Springing forth from the Hyundai Commission: Behind the Red Moon at the Tate Modern, Ghanaian artist, El Anatsui’s After the Red Moon emerges, and embarks on a global tour beginning at Shanghai’s Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) from the 30th of September 2024 till the 7th of October…
The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, a prestigious international award celebrating excellence in craftsmanship, has opened submissions for its 2025 edition. Established in 2016 by Loewe’s creative director, Jonathan Anderson, the prize recognizes talented artisans who push the boundaries of traditional craft techniques. Founded in 1988 by Enrique Loewe…
On May 28, 2024, the Restitution Study Group, Inc., a New York-based reparatory justice organization led by Deadria Farmer-Paellmann, filed an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, requesting a review of the decision to return the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. The RSG claims a historical connection to the…
The PSSA Marsh Award for Excellence in Public Sculpture is an annual award for public sculpture in the UK or Ireland. The Award is funded by the Marsh Charitable Trust and is made on the recommendation of a panel of judges under the auspices of the Public Statues and Sculpture Association (PSSA),…
Bag Factory presents ‘Rabbit hole runs deep’, a solo exhibition by Tawanda Takura comprising mixed-media, found object, sculpture and painting. Takura’s first solo presentation in South Africa follows his Cassirer Welz Award win. ‘Rabbit hole runs deep’ explores the complex co-existence of dualities like freedom and dependence; novelty…
Olaolu Slawn has secured a major solo exhibition at Saatchi Yates. The solo exhibition which started last month will end on October 20, 2024.
As of the 30th of September 2024, ‘El Anatsui: After the Red Moon’ is on its inaugural global tour commencing at Museum of Art Pudong (MAP), Shanghai. This global tour will run until the 7th of October 2025. Ghanaian artist El Anatsui is one of the most influential artists today,…