Reports of widespread looting at the National Museum of Sudan in Khartoum have surfaced amidst the country’s deepening civil war and humanitarian crisis The Sudan National Museum at Khartoum, Sudan, was founded in 1971. (file photo: Wikipedia) The United Arab Emirates-backed Rapid Support Forces (RSF) orchestrated a “large-scale…
Addis Fine Art, Vigo Gallery and Tadesse Mesfin present a solo exhibition of paintings titled “Where We Coalesce’. Featuring Mesfin’s works on canvas from the last four years, the presentation takes place across Addis Fine Art in Addis Ababa from the 15th of September until the 30th of…
‘Porous’ is a representation of four decades of Clive Van Den Berg’s works, beautifully curated by Julia Charlton in the wonderful spaces of Wits Art Museum (WAM). The artist is also currently exhibiting in a group show at Goodman Gallery titled ‘Irapuru’ which opened on the 28th of…
In honour of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2024, themed “Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future,” the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction has announced the launch of an innovative Youth Art Competition. This initiative invites young artists from across Africa, whether…
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and the Africa Art Fund have launched an Art Competition to amplify Nigeria-based artists’ voices. This initiative not only celebrates artistic expression but also empowers young creators to envision a future rooted in collaboration, growth, and stability—key elements for Nigeria’s progress. With…
Art residencies are spaces or programs that provide artists with the opportunity to work away from their usual environment, offering time, space, and resources to create new work and explore ideas. They may last from a few weeks to several months, during which artists are often provided with…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled plans to officially commission the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts—formerly the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu—in October 2024. This historic venue, long symbolizing Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, is poised to reassert its significance through a transformative redevelopment. Sanwo-Olu (middle),…
Goodman Gallery and Banele Khoza present ‘What’s Left Unsaid’, an exhibition exploring the weight of unspoken words. Seen together for the first time in Johannesburg is a selection of watercolour paintings from an ever-evolving series initiated in 2013. The presentation continues themes explored in work shown in the…
Ekene Ngige is a Nigerian artist based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is known for his intricate realistic coffee paintings. From an accidental spill to an divine inspiration for his new practice. With a background in fine arts from Yaba College of Technology, Ngige often focusing on messages of…