During this time of the year which falls between the Cannes and the fall festival, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, famously known as the Oscars, kicks off its annual membership invitation process. The Oscars group have announced that they have extended 398 distinguished artists and…
Hip Hop is a global phenomenon that has defied boundaries. It is continuously evolving, to embrace diverse renditions and genres to reach new heights of creativity. ‘Music is a weapon of the future, a weapon for progress, and a weapon for giving life’ – Fela Kuti. Coinciding with…
Chris Ofili, caught the attention of former New York City mayor, Rudolph Giuliani, with his daring incorporation of elephant dung in his portraits. Ofili’s exploration of identity within the context of African diasporic traditions is a defining characteristic of his artistic practice. Twenty-four years later and his work…
It’s common knowledge that the world is currently facing an economic downturn due to the pandemic and the recent Ukraine-Russian war. Major art companies like Artsy have been forced to lay off numerous employees, indicating a clear economic depression. Art, being a unique asset, requires a strategic plan…
What does proximity mean to you? How does proximity impact different subjects in different environments? Well, the show at Bode Gallery features three African artists showing a deeper examination of proximity. Titled: So Close, Yet So Far, the exhibition examines how we engage with the expressive personas of…
The white or Westernized narrative widely misconstrued and misrepresented African history for many years. In the Belgium museum, lies a not-so-secret room. The statues of Congolese people, regarded as racist, once filled the room as part of the permanent exhibition. School children walk past the Leopard Man and…
“A World In Common: Contemporary African Photography” is a group show that is now on view at Tate Modern, London. This exhibition brings together a group of artists from different generations to address how photography, film, audio, and more have been used to reimagine Africa’s diverse cultures and…
Investec Cape Town Art Fair is proud to host its 11th edition from 16-18 February 2024. Investec Cape Town Art Fair is Africa’s largest art fair bringing together a diverse group of celebrated exhibitors, including prominent galleries from around the world showcasing predominately contemporary art. The Fair offers an…
The Museum of Modern Art has announced Projects: Dineo Seshee Bopape, the artist’s first solo museum exhibition in New York. It will be on view in the Museum’s street-level gallery from July 1 through October 9, 2023. The central work in this exhibition, the multichannel sound and video…