Vacationing in Africa and want to explore the vibrant art scenes of Cape Town, Zanzibar, Morocco, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Malawi? Look no further! Art News Africa has curated a list of must-visit art events and galleries in these captivating destinations. Capetown Let’s start our artistic journey in Cape…
Joana Choumali will be showcasing her work at the 20th edition of the La Gacily Photo Festival. The La Gacilly Photo Festival, founded in 2004, offers an immersive experience with contemporary photography. Photographs grace the streets, gardens, and alleys of La Gacilly, France, complementing the town’s remarkable heritage.…
The 2023 Conversations Program by Art Basel, in collaboration with the Liverpool Biennial, Just concluded on June 17th, 2023. The program which featured a diverse panelist provides valuable insights into the art world. Transitioning from the pandemic, it prompts us to reassess our relationship with others and the…
The Art Basel Fair concluded just last week, and the tremendous turnout of African galleries left a lasting impression. Remarkable artworks from talented artists caught the eye, with several pieces fetching five-figure purchases. This further indicates the growing recognition of African artists on the global art scene. Let’s…
Brighton CCA, the centre for contemporary arts at the University of Brighton, presents works of Malawian artist Billie Zangewa in a solo exhibition titled ‘A Quiet Fire’. Zangewa is known for her intricate figurative collages, made from hand-stitched fragments of raw silk, that challenge the historical stereotypes and…
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will open a newly designed facility to facilitate a science and art play space for young children in a few months. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has set September 9 for the opening of the new 81st Street Studio children’s education…
Dr. Kirsty Coventry, Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts, and Recreation, has announced Zimbabwe’s participation in the 60th International Art Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia. Zimbabwe will stage the concert for the seventh time in a row, a record for an African country on this world-renowned venue. Left…
Show Me The World Mister, an exhibition by Ayo Akingbade which features the films The Fist and Faluyi, is on view at the John Hansard Gallery. Shot in Nigeria, both films explore her interest in history, placemaking, legacy, and power. Ayo Akingbade is an artist, writer and director…
The 14th edition of Ireland’s International Festival of Photography and Image Culture will open on the 30th of June, 2023 in Dublin and Ireland. This year, the PhotoIreland festival will bring celebrated artists from diverse cultural backgrounds through a series of guest-curated exhibitions by internationally established curators to…
For years, Zurich Art Weekend has been a favorite stop for collectors, curators, and critics heading to Art Basel. This year’s event, held in 2018, marked the formalization of this tradition. The vibrant gallery scene of Zurich comes alive this weekend, with approximately 60 galleries, museums, and alternative…