Serpentine Gallery opened ‘Suspended States,’ also marking the return of Yinka Shonibare CBE RA after over 20 years with his first solo exhibition in the London public institution. Shonibare, the founder of Y.S.F. and G.A.S., first showcased at Serpentine South in 1992 as a finalist in the Barclays…
Ibrahim Mahama’s new installation, Purple Hibiscus transforms the Lakeside Terrace of the Barbican Centre in London. The work wraps the building’s iconic concrete walls with around 2000 square meters of bespoke pink and purple fabric hand-woven by hundreds of Ghanaian artisans. The commission is part of an ongoing exhibition titled…
Spanish law enforcement recently apprehended an antique dealer involved in the illicit sale of a stolen Egyptian sculpture dating back to 1450 BCE. Authorities say a 3,500-year-old sculpture was falsely documented and put up for sale at the art fair. (Photo credits: Policia Nacional) Before the event, the…
We are delighted to receive our second cohort of fellows as they begin residency at our studio. The first cohort arrived in March and has now successfully concluded their residency. Alongside our team, they will be developing their practice ‘virtually’, allowing the second cohort to learn, research and…
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Edna Dumas, Japanese actor Yuta Nakano, and German entrepreneur Lothar Eckstein have unveiled plans for space Un, a Tokyo-based platform dedicated to championing contemporary African art and also fostering cultural exchange between Japan and Africa. Scheduled to open on April 19th and 20th, 2024,…
To mark Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel’s 125th birthday celebration in 2024, Mother City, a curation of artworks from the Norval Foundation’s Collection will be on show at the legendary Belmond property. Punctuating The Nellie’s grand halls and public spaces, artworks through the lens of 16 artists’ nuanced…
In a controversial cultural development, two prominent British museums have agreed to return looted gold and silver artefacts to Ghana under a long-term loan arrangement. A ceremonial cap worn by courtiers at coronations is among the items that will be loaned back to Ghana (Photo courtesy: British Museum)…
Esther Mahlangu, the legendary South African artist, recently received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from BMW Group South Africa at the inaugural South African Creative Arts Awards (Saca), held at Sandton Convention Centre on March 30th. Esther Mahlangu (Photo Credit: Artist) Dr. Mahlangu, a longstanding collaborator with BMW, received…
The Venice Art Biennale 2024 promises a rich representation of contemporary African art, with various countries showcasing their unique cultural perspectives and creative talents. Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, South Africa, and Uganda are among…