Izere Antoine is part of the ultra-contemporary artists that are ushering in international recognition in the Rwandan art scene. The Kigali based figurative painter who employs the impasto technique to create alluring paintings of Black women in eloquent scenes, discusses his new exhibition in Houston, Texas, where he…
Jess Atieno, a Kenyan mixed media artist, opens an exciting solo show at the Montague Contemporary, New York, presenting. Titled “Of Land, Body, and Water,” the exhibition presents her works, which delve into the intricate dimensions of representation within the post-colonial context. The exhibition opens on September 7th…
Yinka Shonibare CBE, the celebrated British-Nigerian artist renowned for his thought-provoking works, embarks on a journey into African abstraction with his upcoming exhibition, “Boomerang: Returning to African Abstraction,” at James Cohan, NY. The exhibition is set to take place from October 26 to December 2023. The African abstraction,…
The weekend marked the launch of the BMW Art Generation program in South Africa., The event featured a series of immersive events that celebrate contemporary African culture. The event is a collaboration between FNB Art Joburg and BMW Group South Africa, which aims to cultivate a new generation…
Three revolutionary Congolese artists are participating in a collaborative exhibition titled: “Fusion: The Alchemy of African Arts Today” at Demif Gallery., France. The exhibition embraces the aspects and alchemy of African arts, including African spirituality, values, etc. The three artists, Olivier Matuti, Papytsho Mafolo and Rachel Malaika, showcase…
Artists Evans Ngure and Wallace Juma unite for an “An Ode to Carbon Life” exhibition at Alliance Francaise, Nairobi. The exhibition syncs with the Africa Climate Summit, 2023, as the artists pondered the optimal human-carbon coexistence. Through
For the 11th consecutive year, Somerset House in London welcomes back the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. From October 12 to 15, 2023, this exhibition boasts its largest gathering yet, featuring 62 international exhibitors and 14 new galleries.
Over the weekend, the spotlight was on One Off Gallery, Nairobi, as it unveiled a captivating exhibition titled ‘Outside Within,’ a showcase that brought together two exceptional artists: James Mweu and Patrick Karanja.
Curator Larry Ossei-Mensah has organized a transformative exhibition titled “The Speed of Grace” at Simões de Assis, Sao Paolo, Brazil. This exhibition stands as a powerful testament to the ability of art to challenge norms, reshape narratives, and bridge cultural divides.
Dada Khanyisa (they/them) is a renowned multimedia artist from Umzimkhulu, South Africa. In collaboration with the Johannesburg Art Gallery, they will present an exciting body of work titled “Cape Town” on August 26, 2023. Dada Khanyisa carries the vibrant spirit of their homeland in their artistic journey, which…