The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) has appointed Tandazani Dhlakama as its new Curator of Global Africa, marking a significant step in the institution’s ongoing commitment to African art and culture. Tandazani Dhlakama (Image credits: Lunghelo Mlati) A Zimbabwean-born curator with 15 years of experience, Dhlakama has worked extensively…
The Africa Institute in conjunction with Open Society Foundations has announced its fellowship program, “Restitution and Reparation: Africa and the Post-Colonial Condition,” designed to advance research on the legal, ethical, and historical dimensions of repatriation. Open Call: Restitution and Reparation: Africa and the Post-Colonial Condition (Photo credit: The…
Galerie Cécile Fakhoury is delighted to present ‘Goumbé’, the first solo exhibition by artist Carl-Edouard Keïta in Abidjan. At the dawn of independence, Côte d’Ivoire experienced an unprecedented economic boom, commonly referred to as the Miracle ivoirien (Ivorian Miracle). Many young people from rural areas and neighboring countries…
Lagos Gallery Weekend (LGW) is thrilled to announce its 2nd upcoming edition, a citywide celebration of art, culture, and community. Scheduled to take place from 28th – 30th March 2025, this year’s event brings together 20 Galleries and 5 Cultural Institutions located in Lagos City, all of whom…
Addis Ababa will host the highly anticipated second edition of the East Africa Art and Culture Festival from March 20 to 24, 2025. Minister for Culture and Sport, Nafisa Almahdi at press briefing (Image credits: Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) Bringing together cultural representatives from nine East African nations,…
The Tracey Emin Foundation has selected IyunOla Sanyaolu for the 2025–26 Artist Residency, a competitive program that provides emerging artists with studio space, mentorship, and also a structured self-directed environment for artistic development. IyunOla Sanyaolu (Image Credit: Tracey Emin Artist Residency) The residency, facilitated by the Tracey Emin…
The Wits Art Museum (WAM) presents the work of South Africa’s cultural icon Dr Esther Mahlangu titled ‘Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting: Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective’. The exhibition spans seven decades and features over 100 artworks, including the iconic BMW Art Car, beadwork, painted mannequins…
CCA Lagos reopens with ‘Archives and Memories’ since its closure in 2022, a heartfelt tribute to Bisi Silva’s lasting impact on contemporary African art. Curated by Favour Ritaro, the exhibition showcases works by six Nigerian artists alongside selections from Silva’s curatorial archive. ‘Archives and Memories’ runs until the…
kó Gallery presents ‘Dry Season’ a solo exhibition by Eva Obodo featuring recent charcoal and fibre artworks. This exhibition explores the artist’s fascination with the intricate terrains of human experience, presenting a powerful narrative of contemporary social and political landscapes. Eva Obodo is a professor of Fine and…
The Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) in Marrakech has reopened with an expanded vision, unveiling a permanent exhibition and redesigned spaces aimed at deepening engagement with contemporary African art. Connected Space (Image Credit ,MACAAL) The reopening marks a pivotal moment for the institution as it…