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…
Miné Kleynhans (34), a project manager at the University of the Free State Art Gallery, has been announced as the winner of the 2024 Sasol New Signatures Art Competition for her installation piece titled ‘Meditations on Resentment’. Kleynhans takes home a R100 000 cash prize and an opportunity to hold…
King Ereso transforms the eye into a powerful leitmotif, using it as a symbolic gateway to the deepest aspects of the human experience. The familiar saying, ‘the eyes are the windows to the soul,’ resonates in his work, where the eye becomes a lens through which he explores…
The constant barrage of civil wars and conflicts in Africa has greatly influenced the works of various African artists. With their art, they share their harrowing experiences with the world.
Mmangaliso Nzuza was born in 1998 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, now lives and works in Cape Town. Returning to South Africa in 2022 after studying at the University of Edinburgh, Nzuza set up a makeshift studio in his garage and began creating representational works in pencil and charcoal. He…
Gresham Tapiwa Nyaude (b. 1988) is the 2024 FNB Joburg Art Prize winner. Opening earlier this month, FNB Art Joburg is Africa’s leading and longest-running contemporary art fair. The fair is dedicated to developing a commercial art industry that can compete globally. Over the years, it has become…
Lindokuhle Sobekwa won the 2023 FNB Art Prize. Now his solo exhibition Umkhondo: Going Deeper will be at the Johannesburg Art Gallery, in collaboration with Goodman Gallery, from the 24th of August 2024 until the 23rd of March 2025. The exhibition unites two interconnected bodies of work — I Carry Her…
The Lagos State government, in collaboration with Culturella Africa, will host the 2024 Culturella Festival to showcase its rich cultural heritage and foster global cross-cultural dialogue. Announced by Mr. Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, this year’s festival promises to…
Goodman Gallery is pleased to present ‘Irapuru’, a group exhibition highlighting practices that articulate beauty within contexts of sociopolitical complexity and struggle. The title for the exhibition is taken from Laura Lima’s large-scale textile work; which explores Brazilian mythology, nature and the transformation of materials over time. In…
Refugees embark on a perilous journey to safety, fleeing war, persecution, and violence. In doing so, they must abandon not only their homes but also their sense of identity and belonging. However, art therapy can empower them to reclaim their lost sense of self. Through creative expression, refugees…
African masks are more than mere adornments; they are intricate tapestries woven with the threads of culture, spirituality, and identity. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these artifacts serve as powerful conduits for communication, transformation, and social commentary. They reveal as much as they conceal, inviting viewers to decipher the…
“Show me your walls and I will tell you more about yourself”- Onyis Martin Onyis Martin (K.E 1987) has debuted his solo show at the Out Of Africa (OOA) gallery in Spain. Titled “Talking Walls,” this ongoing body of work explores major themes of communication, urbanisation, geographical change,…
As we are well into the second half of the year, artists and curators all over the continent have continued to curate and present amazing works. These works challenge contemporary art techniques, preservation, inclusivity, and African culture. From El Anatsui Hyundai Commission 2023 at the Tate Modern Museum,…