The Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) in Marrakech is poised for a transformative reopening in 2025, unveiling a new permanent exhibition that presents one of the most comprehensive collections of contemporary African art in the world. Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) .…
This year’s ArtReview Power 100 has seen a significant recognition of the influence of African curators, artists, and thinkers in reshaping global cultural narratives. Figures such as Ibrahim Mahama, Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung, Gabi Ngcobo, and Azu Nwagbogu exemplify how art transcends borders, fosters dialogue, and amplifies underrepresented…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art presents ‘Tsedaye Makonnen—Sanctuary :: መቅደስ :: Mekdes’ which opened on the 13th of December 2024 and will remain on ongoing display. The exhibition features seven sculptures by Washington, D.C.-based Ethiopian American artist Tsedaye Makonnen, and it explores the invisibility and violence that Black…
Goodman Gallery London presents part one of a three-part exhibition between the UK, Europe and South Africa by the late Ernest Cole. In collaboration with the Magnum Gallery in Paris and the Ernest Cole Family Trust, ‘House of Bondage: Vintage works from the Ernest Cole Family Trust’ presents rare vintage…
Andrew Pierre Hart has debuted his first solo exhibition at Gallery 1957, presenting new paintings, murals and sculptures entitled ‘The Listening Sweet II Ghana.’ The exhibition follows a two-month residency with Gallery 1957 in Accra, Ghana and each artwork is infused with the multiple layers that have been part of the artist’s…
As the holiday season unfolds like a masterpiece, our ANA Holiday Special presents a curated canvas of artful gift ideas. Explore our curated selection of art-inspired treasures, carefully crafted to bring joy and beauty to your holiday celebrations. From stunning decor and art pieces, to thoughtful treasures and…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art has unveiled a dynamic new leadership team, appointing John K. Lapiana as director after 18 months as interim leader and welcoming Heran Sereke-Brhanas as deputy director to chart an inspiring path forward. These appointments signal stability after years of significant leadership…
The art world has long been dominated by the idea of owning a piece of art. With the rise of the sharing economy and changing consumer behavior, art rental is becoming an increasingly attractive option for collectors. But what are the benefits and drawbacks of renting art versus…
THK Gallery presents ‘Light + Space II’, a group exhibition which serves as a reflection on an extraordinary year, drawing inspiration from the luminous, expansive quality of the Southern Summer. The exhibition offers both the space for reflection and the pause needed to recharge. ‘Light + Space II’…
Can anybody be an artist? This philosophical question has sparked debates among art enthusiasts and critics for centuries. Raising questions about the nature of artistic essence and relationship to creativity, skill, and intention. Both of these approaches, though vastly different in execution and ideology, wrestle with what constitutes…