Renowned South African artist Nolan Oswald Dennis makes their solo debut at Zeitz MOCAA with Understudies, an exhibition that embodies their para-disciplinary approach, challenging traditional notions of art, science, metaphysics and knowledge. This groundbreaking show invites viewers to reexamine their relationship with instruction and authority. “Understudies”, an Exhibition…
Ethiopia at the Crossroads explores Ethiopia’s strategic position at the intersection of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, highlighting cross-cultural exchange and artistic innovation. The exhibition celebrates how Ethiopian artists weave diverse influences from centuries of cultural interplay into their work. From the intricate beauty of ancient Christian…
In a recent journal, Julien Benoit hypothesised that the creature in a South African cave art could be a depiction of dicynodont fossils.
Pearl Lam Galleries and Alimi Adewale’s announce their inaugural participation at the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair 2024 in London. This will be taking place from the 10th until the 13th of October 2024. This year Pearl Lam will be showing a solo exhibition of new works by Adewale titled ‘Terra Mater.’ This exhibition presents…
Art X Lagos, West Africa’s top international art fair, returns for its ninth edition from October 31st to November 3rd, 2024. This year’s event will feature ten distinguished exhibitors presenting a diverse range of contemporary African artists from Harare to Cotonou, Lagos to London. Image Courtesy: Art X…
Ken Nwadiogbu alongside four artists will showcase his interpretation of the bottom half of Warhol’s “blue” painting at the Saatchi Gallery.
Buckle up as we embark on a journey through the regions to spotlight the African galleries in Frieze London 2024. Focusing on living artists and avant-garde art practices, the annual Frieze London art fair returns to Regent’s Park from October 9th to 13th. This year introduces a new…
The Africa Center and African Export – Import Bank – Afreximbank, announces the upcoming launch of the Afreximbank Africa Diaspora Center (AADC), an initiative that will help in bridging the gap between Africans, both in Africa and the diaspora with the African continent. The Africa Center. Image courtesy:…
Ibrahim Mahama’s latest exhibition, A Spell of Good Things, at the White Cube gallery, New York which is also his first solo exhibition in New York is a powerful testament to the artist’s ongoing exploration of history, politics, and material culture. Known for his monumental installations that often repurpose…
Gallery 1957’s “Constellations Part 2: Figures in Webs and Ripples of Space” exhibition opened on the 1st of August, 2024. The 25- artist group show is set to run until the 10th of October, 2024.
Gallery 1957 recently announced an extension of the deadline for the 2024 Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize 2024 . When the gallery publicised the fourth edition of the prize, the deadline was set for the 16th of September. However, the gallery has now extended the deadline to the 3rd of October.
Southern Guild Los Angeles is pleased to present ‘signifying the impossible song’, an expansive group exhibition curated by Lindsey Raymond and Jana Terblanche bringing together work across diverse media by 17 artists. Featured artists include Sanford Biggers (USA), Kamyar Bineshtarigh (Iran/South Africa), Patrick Bongoy (DRC), Ange Dakouo (Mali),…
Stauss & Co’s upcoming auction, ‘Ways of Seeing: South African and International Photography,’ offers a unique opportunity to acquire works that explore the dimensions of personhood, subjectivity and community through diverse photographic practices. This is the first photography exclusive auction by Strauss & Co. With that said, the auction brings…
Julie Mehretu (b. 1970, Ethiopia) is again pushing artistic boundaries. She will create a monumental glass installation for the Obama Presidential Center. Titled “Uprising of the Sun,” this 25-foot-wide artwork will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches. Inspired by President Obama’s speech at the…
Reports of widespread looting at the National Museum of Sudan in Khartoum have surfaced amidst the country’s deepening civil war and humanitarian crisis The Sudan National Museum at Khartoum, Sudan, was founded in 1971. (file photo: Wikipedia) The United Arab Emirates-backed Rapid Support Forces (RSF) orchestrated a “large-scale…
In a groundbreaking move poised to elevate the profile of African modern and contemporary art, this year, Strauss & Co is expanding its presence to the UK with the launch of its prestigious Art Club in London. Strauss & Co’s new art club in London is led by…
In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Botswanan-Canadian artist, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum creates dynamic works newly commissioned for The Curve Barbican Centre Silk Street, London. Sunstrum studied International Studies with concentration in Transnational Cultures at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and holds an MFA…
Addis Fine Art, Vigo Gallery and Tadesse Mesfin present a solo exhibition of paintings titled “Where We Coalesce’. Featuring Mesfin’s works on canvas from the last four years, the presentation takes place across Addis Fine Art in Addis Ababa from the 15th of September until the 30th of…
In honour of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2024, themed “Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future,” the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction has announced the launch of an innovative Youth Art Competition. This initiative invites young artists from across Africa, whether…
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and the Africa Art Fund have launched an Art Competition to amplify Nigeria-based artists’ voices. This initiative not only celebrates artistic expression but also empowers young creators to envision a future rooted in collaboration, growth, and stability—key elements for Nigeria’s progress. With…