Born in Port Elizabeth now Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa in 1976, Chuma Maweni makes meticulously crafted ceramic furniture and vessels. He first drew local attention for his series of teardrop-shaped conical pots, smoke-fired and burnished using traditional Nguni techniques. Their dark, porous surfaces,…
Atta Kwami’s ‘Prelude to Mountains’ Concludes at Goodman Gallery New York, this is a selection of early works created over almost two decades (1990-2008). The presentation highlights Kwami’s significant contribution to non-Western expressions of modernism and showcases the pivotal moments that shaped his artistic practice which coalesced painting,…
Through her vibrant painting, Imba Yerumbidzo (House of Praise), displayed at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Portia Zvavahera harmoniously merges African culture and Christian convictions, infused with her profound experiences of prophetic dreams. Taking place from the 17th of October, 2024, to the 3rd of March, 2025, this captivating…
Jaou Tunis, a contemporary art biennale founded by the Kamel Lazaar Foundation, has grown into a significant platform for artistic and cultural dialogue, with a focus on challenging societal issues through art. The 2024 edition, themed Art, Resistance, and the Reconstruction of Futures, will be held from the…
Lanre Masha is curator of ART X LIVE!, the flagship platform of ART X Lagos. He is celebrated as a “cultural architect” for his transformative impact on African creativity. After a U.S. career, Lanre returned to Nigeria, rising as a key figure at TRACE Urban and now West…
Ekene Ngige’s journey from overcoming a childhood disability to becoming a celebrated artist is nothing short of inspiring. Paralyzed at the age of one due to a medical error, Ngige has never let his limitations define him. Supported by the unwavering belief of his parents, he developed a…
NBA Nigeria is hosting the third edition of “NBA Meets Art,” a curated installation celebrating basketball through the lens of Nigerian art and culture as part of West Africa’s premier art fair Art X Lagos, which is underway at The Federal Palace in Lagos, Nigeria until Sunday, Nov.…
The African Artists’ Foundation presents the 4th Edition of Dig Where You Stand, bringing a coastal perspective to Benin Republic. This multidisciplinary exhibition unfolds across three strategic locations, celebrating African creativity and cultural expression through diverse art forms. By exploring the intersection of art, culture, and socio-economic dynamics,…
On 2 November 2024, The BMW Art Generation will return for its second edition at the Nirox Sculpture Park in Kromdraai, Krugersdorp. This year The BMW Art Generation will build on the momentum of its inaugural 2023 edition by fostering joy through connections and exchange while highlighting contemporary…
In underscoring our commitment to celebrating contemporary African art and fostering cultural dialogue, Windsor Gallery proudly unveils a dual exhibition; The Eighth Continent, an evocative exhibition inviting audiences to journey beyond the known realms of geography and culture, into a landscape shaped by the combined visions of Duke…