One of the most influential and important photographic artists of the 21st century, Roger Ballen launched his “Inside out Center” early this year. Despite being American, this artist opened his none profit foundation in South Africa to explore, contribute and become significant to the cultural landmark in Johannesburg.…
An analysis of the art market report – African Art According to the Art Basel Report of 2023, the African art market is currently undergoing a major transformation, with key trends and developments driving significant growth.. One of the most notable of these is the increasing recognition and visibility…
Addis Fine Art, a contemporary art gallery dedicated to incubating emerging talent, facilitating critical engagement and encouraging the growth and development of the art scene on the continent has kicked off the new year by presenting the first European solo exhibition of Ethiopian artist Dawit Adnew. The exhibition…
The World Press Contest began in 1955 as an international competition organized by Dutch photographers to provide a global audience to international artists. Over the years, it has evolved into a platform that directs and guides visual journalists, storytellers, and global audiences to create meaningful stories through various…
The opening of the 2022 1-54 art fair in New York. Courtesy of ARTnews/EVA SAKELLARIDES 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, the leading international art fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and the African diaspora, announced its return to New York with fresh African galleries. The newcomers are;…
Zeitz MOCAA, the largest museum of contemporary art, has announced the appointment of four pioneering women in the contemporary art scene with impressive backgrounds in arts and culture to join its team. The new additions include Lungi Morrison as Institutional Advancement Director, Namhla Moyeni as Institutional Advancement Manager,…
This exhibition, ‘ALT + SHIFT ENTER,’ urges their audience to consider futuristic possibilities to reconstruct society and how it is manifested through the adoption of a national identity that transcends individual distinctions by combining computer-based works, installations, performance, and sound art. Opening Reception: March 25; 4PM – 8PMExhibition…
Young Contemporary Alumni Yadichinma Ukoha-Kalu launched late 2022 her contemporary take on the classic Ludo board game, Ludo x Yadi. Ludo x Yadi. Courtesy Yadichinma Despite it being over three months since the launch of this masterpiece, we can never stop talking and expressing our take on the…
The Art Basel Hong Kong fair returned with its largest edition since 2019, highlighting Hong Kong’s thriving contemporary art scene. When public viewing began on March 23 through to March 25, visitors examined exhibits from 177 galleries from 32 nations and territories. Art Basel Hong Kong returned to…