The Museum Of Fine Arts, Houston is proud to present the acclaimed exhibition William Kentridge: ‘In Praise of Shadows’ from June 25–September 10, 2023. The exhibition surveys 35 years in the career of the celebrated South African artist. With more than 80 works, spanning various mediums, Kentridge’s exploration…

Namibia just signed a recent bill to impose a tax on digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in the country. This is a significant move proposed by the African Union on the budding and growing African industry. The rise of platforms in Namibia such as…

Linda Dounia is a self-taught artist, designer, and curator from Senegal who has been exploring the use of AI in her work since before its recent surge in popularity within the art world. Her artistic practice is an exploration of the social construction of power and the cultural…

African art, once confined by stereotypes, now breaks free as contemporary African artists have taken it upon themselves to redefine the narrative. Noteworthy works from the Atlantic Art Fair, Art Basel, and 154 Contemporary Art Fair showcase this transformative shift. Let’s look at the exceptional works of different…

Rita Mawuena Benissan, a Ghanaian-American interdisciplinary artist, is spearheading a movement to reclaim Africa’s historical narratives. Furthermore, she is resolute in countering the distorted perceptions shaped by the Western gaze. In 2020, Benissan founded ‘Si Hene,’ a non-profit foundation dedicated to collecting and preserving archives. These archives narrate…

Emmie Nume, a Ugandan artist born in 1999 in Kampala, Uganda, has rapidly made his mark in the art world. From March to June 2021, he resided as an artist at Silhouette Projects under Afriart Gallery. This ignited his artistic expression and propelled it into its own distinct…

Vacationing in Africa and want to explore the vibrant art scenes of Cape Town, Zanzibar, Morocco, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Malawi? Look no further! Art News Africa has curated a list of must-visit art events and galleries in these captivating destinations. Capetown Let’s start our artistic journey in Cape…