A multidisciplinary artist-in-residence program founded in 2019, Black Rock the residency brings together international artists to live and work in Dakar, Senegal for 1-3 month stays. With a mission to support new artistic creation through collaborative exchange and to incite change in the global discourse about Africa, the…
1952 Africa proudly announces the opening of applications for the 3rd edition of its Art Accelerator. This highly anticipated annual program is designed to propel the careers of early-stage artists through an intensive 8-week residency. Participants will benefit from essential resources, expert mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities to…
La Foundation for the Arts is proud to be announcing the launch of their YOUNG ARTISTS SERIES, which will be marked by the opening of Land of The Morees, a solo exhibition by image-maker Jude Lartey. Processed with VSCO with kp2 preset The series awards a promising Ghanaian…
The MTN SA Foundation in collaboration with the UJ Art Gallery have announced a public call to young curators to enter for the prestigious MTN x UJ New Contemporaries Award. This collaborative initiative seeks to empower emerging young curators from the South African contemporary art scene who are…
Bag Factory Artists’ Studios, in collaboration with Strauss & Co. Education and Fine Art Auctioneers, proudly announced Tawanda Takura as the recipient of the 13th Cassirer Welz Award. Established in 2011 by Nobel Laureate Nadine Gordimer to honour her late husband, Reinhold Cassirer, this award recognizes his dedication…
The Stanley Museum of Art, University of Iowa, has returned stolen artefacts to the Benin Kingdom, marking a milestone in efforts to repatriate looted cultural treasures. Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II The stolen artefacts included a wooden carved mother hen and a…
The Omenai brand, a natively social media and digital editorial platform, launched in 2021 and now three years later Omenai presents the launch of Omenai Gallery. The digital-physical expansion follows a wave of interest from artists, collectors and art enthusiast who since 2021 have lauded the brand for…
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair announces the return of its Marrakech edition, scheduled from January 30 to February 2, 2025, at La Mamounia and DaDa. Applications are also now open for gallery participation in the upcoming Marrakech edition. Throughout the week, 1-54 will offer a dedicated program featuring…
Museo Picasso Málaga will showcase a monumental video installation by renowned South African artist William Kentridge. “More Sweetly Play the Dance”, 2015. Instalación de video HD de 8 canales, 15 minutos © William Kentridge (Photo credit: Studio Hans Wilschut. Courtesy Lia Rumma Gallery) “More Sweetly Play the Dance”…
LAGOS, NIGERIA – From July 7 through July 27, 2024, Nomadic Art Gallery (NAG) in Victoria Island will host the immersive exhibition: “Should I go, should I stay” – including works by emerging African artists; Victoria Oniosun, Omoayo Osoba, King Ereso and Victoria Ndubuisi. Victoria Oniosun, Unwinding, 2024, 36”…