Thebe Phetogo, a painter from Botswana, is showcasing his solo exhibition titled “7 Propositions for the Origin of a Blackbody” at Kó. His art is heavily influenced by his identity as a Motswana artist, and he approaches his practice as a journey of constant exploration. In his paintings,…
EMOWAA names Aindrea Emelife as curator and Chike Okeke-Agulu as senior advisor in an effort to sharpen its emphasis on modern and contemporary art. Chika Okeke-Agulu (right) and Aindrea Emelife (left). Courtesy of EMOWAA. The EMOWAA (Edo Museum of West African Art) Trust announces the appointments of Professor…
The 15th annual Sharjah’s March Meeting of the Sharjah Art Foundation The Postcolonial Constellation: Art, Culture, Politics after 1960 brought together students from all over the world, curators, and artists to address important topics related to the main theme of the 15th Sharjah Biennial: Thinking Historically in the…
The world’s first Islamic Arts Biennale is taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This new event features a host of talented African artists and will be curated by South African architecture professor and principal of Counterspace design studio; Sumayya Vally. Vally is rapidly gaining recognition in both the…
Ivorian artist, Sess Essoh is currently presenting his first solo show in Germany titled “Homage” at Galerie Melbye-Konan. The exhibition is a tribute to the often-overlooked figures of Africa’s past. Spread across 400 square meters, the artist employs his colorful paintings to explore our collective memory of these…
This week, we look at open calls for March 2023. It’s the second week in March, and there are still a ton of opportunities for artists, art writers, researchers and educators to apply to. Here are some open calls you should check out today. 1. National Sculpture Society…
March is the month we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across the world. On the 8th of March, the world took to the internet various writing and posts about the collective efforts of women to drive and sustain gender inclusivity and push the…
Image courtesy of Joseph Awuah-Darko The global art scene has seen a massive dedication and appreciation for works from African contemporary artists in recent years. This year, Sotheby’s and Olym Collection presents ‘Contemporary Redefined: Africa Today’, an exhibition showcasing works from young African contemporary artists. The exhibition is…
Eleven Namibian artists will from 9 March showcase their artwork at the Arts Association for Visual Arts gallery in Cape Town, South Africa. Instagram Jo Rogge Titled ‘unmourned bodies’, this landmark exhibition pays homage to the historical links between the Namibian Arts Association (NAA) and the Arts Association…
Congolese painter Zemba Luzamba has created a series of art pieces that explore how animals are represented in fables and totems. As well as their role as sacred symbols of cultural heritage that represent a collective identity. Through the use of figurative elements, fashion motifs, and colors, these…