After months of build-up to this event, young contemporary art prodigy, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke (Kanye) finally began his attempt at breaking a world record. Iranian artist, Emad Saheli’s artwork (measured at 9,652m²) currently holds the Guinness World Record for the largest art on canvas. Kanye Tagbo-Okeke on the other hand hopes to surpass that record by painting on a canvas measured at 10,000m².
The Central Museum of Textiles in Łódź is pleased to announce the 18th edition of the International Triennial of Textile. The 18th edition marks fifty years since the Triennial was founded in 1975 in Łódź, Poland. Since then, the Triennial has remained one of the world’s premier events…
They say, “do not judge a book by its cover,” but when has that ever spared a book of our judgement? Consequently, the cover art of a book goes a long way in enticing readers to explore its content. The relatively young African book cover art scene has had quite a number of trends since the rise of written African literature.
In the past 90 days, 97 women (and counting) have lost their lives to gender-based violence in Kenya, equating to at least one woman killed every day over the last three months. These alarming statistics are not unprecedented. Earlier this year, a nationwide march was held in response…
African art is captivating the global art world like never before, drawing attention for its incredible diversity, rich cultural narratives, and growing investment potential. For many collectors, the appeal goes beyond aesthetics—it’s about connecting with the stories and heritage that each piece represents. However, starting an African art…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art appointed Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, Founder and CEO of Flutterwave, to its advisory board. Olugbenga Agboola, Flutterwave co-founder and CEO. His inclusion, announced as part of the museum’s 60th anniversary celebrations, reflects the institution’s efforts to integrate diverse perspectives in shaping its…
Meriem Bennani presents ‘For My Best Family’ a new exhibition commissioned by Fondazione Prada. Combining a new site-specific, large-scale installation with an art film co-directed with Orian Barki, this project explores ways of being together in public and intimate socio-political settings. This project is the most ambitious work…
Angels and Muse, a notable non-profit creative space, has expanded its reach from Lagos to Benin City, marking a significant moment for Nigeria’s art community. Angels and Muse Residency (Image credit: Angels and Muse) Established as a haven for artistic collaboration and intellectual exchange, Angels & Muse is…
In contemporary African art, textiles are far more than materials; they are powerful symbols woven with identity, memory, and cultural significance. Across the continent, fabric has long held a unique place as a form of visual storytelling, where patterns, colors, and textures transmit ancestral knowledge, social status, and…
British-Guyanese Botswana-based artist Ann Gollifer presents ‘Hold Me, Said the Earth,’ an exhibition that serves as exploration of identity and belonging as well as an invitation to consider our connections to the land, to each other and to the stories we carry. Curated by Motswana multidisciplinary artist and…