NBA Meets Art is an initiative that bridges the gap between basket and art, highlighting the synergy between sports and culture. A part of this platform showcases the NBA Nigeria’s league to creative collaborations that go beyond the court, highlighting pillars of culture like art, fashion, film, music…
In a groundbreaking feat of creativity and tenacity, Nigerian visual artist Oyinlola Odemewu, also known as Lola Mewu, has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest painting marathon. This remarkable achievement captured the awe and admiration of art enthusiasts nationwide. Lola embarked on this audacious journey on…
Láolú Senbanjo, the visionary New York-based Nigerian artist, has embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration with the esteemed porcelain brand Lladró. This partnership, heralded as a limited edition series, marks a significant milestone in the convergence of art, culture, and tradition. Senbanjo’s distinctive black and gold geometric patterns now…
The African Center invites art enthusiasts to the second Harlem African Animation Festival, which will take place on November 8–9, 2023. The festival will feature film screenings and lively talks. It also honours African animators by bringing together film and media professionals to discuss narrative and industry-related subjects.…
The Africa Center is celebrating the extraordinary talent of Salifou Lindou Fouanta through a solo exhibition opening on November 14th – 29th. This exhibition promises a captivating exploration of Lindou’s artistry, featuring a diverse collection of seminal works. Salifou Lindou was born in 1965 in Foumban, Cameroon. He…
The reputed leader of an alleged Egyptian antiquities trafficking network, 80-year-old Serop Simonian, has been apprehended in Germany and subsequently transferred to France, according to recent reports. The first-century BC gilded coffin of Nedjemankh, was returned to Egypt by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2019. (Photo: Metropolitan…
Agnes Waruguru (Kenya) and Souad Abdelrassoul (Egypt) are the newest entries of the 2024 Norval Sovereign African Art Prize. Launched in 2021, this prize aims to boost the international visibility of African artists and generate funds for essential arts education programs across the continent. Renowned for promoting African…
The German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, issued a formal apology in Tanzania for the past looting and colonial-era atrocities. German forces committed these crimes, especially during the Maji Maji rebellion in the early 1900s. The rebellion, which occurred in what is now Tanzania, resulted in the deaths of nearly…
Southern Guild is delighted to present ‘Grace in Grand-Bassam,’ an extraordinary solo exhibition by the talented emerging artist Terence Maluleke. This remarkable collection is a direct reflection of Maluleke’s profound experience during his month-long residency at La Fourchette de Rōze, nestled in the coastal town on the outskirts…
Yinka Ilori considers art an outlet to help bring people together and to spread love and joy and his new collaboration with MoMA Design Store does just that. The collection includes a vibrant tableware assortment and three pairs of SUBU Slippers. These designs incorporate Ilori’s signature bold patterns and bright…
Goodman Gallery New York presents Landing, a group exhibition bringing together a group of five seminal artists who have each played a significant role in shaping the course of South African art history. Exhibiting this group of influential 20th and 21st century South African artists in New York, a…
Circle Art Agency proudly announces the return of Art Auction East Africa, 2023, 11th edition. The exhibition, unveiled at Circle Art Agency’s new venue, showcases various modern and contemporary masterpieces from East Africa. Among the featured artists are Theresa Musoke (Uganda), George Lilanga (Tanzania), Georges Ebrin (Ivory Coast),…
On the 20th of October 2023, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York opened the exhibition Going Dark: The Contemporary Figure at the Edge of Visibility and this will be on until the 7th of April 2024. This is a group exhibition presenting works of art that feature partially…
The Norval Foundation together with the Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) have announced the shortlisted candidates for the Norval Sovereign African Art Prize (NSAAP) 2024. This is an annual award for contemporary artists from Africa and the diaspora. A board of independent arts professionals comprising of curators, writers and…
From October 17 to 27, 2023, Paris will host AKAA, the epitome of contemporary African art – Also Known As Africa. Now, in its eighth edition, it celebrates curatorial innovation and the diverse narratives that shape modern Africa. At AKAA 2023, the spotlight falls on curatorial practice within…
Mário Macilau (b. 1984, Mozambique) is the winner of the James Barnor Photography Prize, 2023. His artwork, a true ode to Mozambique, aims to highlight the effects of human labor and the environment. His photographs, mainly shot in black and white, feature muses of all ages who depict…
London Art Week buzzed with vibrant energy as diverse contemporary African artworks took center stage in various art fairs. These events are crucial, offering a global platform for African artists in the diaspora. Notably, artists’ collaborations with international galleries has boosted African art sales significantly. Frieze and 1-54,…
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s compelling artwork, “Six Birds in the Bush” (2015), sold for $3.6 million at Sotheby’s auction in London. This remarkable achievement not only shattered previous records for the British-Ghanaian artist but also set a new pinnacle for works by Black British female artists in the auction world.…
Founded by photographer Nyaba Léon Ouédraogo and dealer Christophe Person in 2018, the 3rd Biennale Internationale de Sculpture de Ouagadougou (BISO) is a celebration of contemporary crafts and art. The Biso Bienniale is an amazing showcase of sculptures that define what it means to be African. This year’s…
Wangechi Mutu discusses her new monograph at the Ford Foundation Talk, 2023. In conversation with Darren Walker, Ford Foundation’s president, Wangechi explains her process, inspiration, and deep-rooted connection to the Kenyan soil. Sticking to the theme,#Freefuture: Preventing Gender-Based Violence around the world, she reimagines a world where peace…