This week, we look at open calls for March 2023. It’s the second week in March, and there are still a ton of opportunities for artists, art writers, researchers and educators to apply to. Here are some open calls you should check out today. 1. National Sculpture Society…
Khuloud el Zwai was born in 1975 in Tripoli, Libya where she lives and works. She studied Classical Music and Piano at the University of Tripoli and graduated in 1998. She is a self-taught painter who deals with the abstract, personal memories, emotions, existence and the experience of…
The production and distribution of film and audiovisual works is one of the most dynamic growth sectors in the world. In Africa, a lot of it remains untapped leaving a lot of potential for filmmakers and work they could do in the future. With that said, this article…
March is the month we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across the world. On the 8th of March, the world took to the internet various writing and posts about the collective efforts of women to drive and sustain gender inclusivity and push the…
Thebe Phetogo is an artist from Botswana who works in painting, sculpture and installation. He holds a BA in Media Studies from the University of Botswana, Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art, and a Masters in Fine Art from the University of Cape Town. Phetogo works from a position of…
Image courtesy of Joseph Awuah-Darko The global art scene has seen a massive dedication and appreciation for works from African contemporary artists in recent years. This year, Sotheby’s and Olym Collection presents ‘Contemporary Redefined: Africa Today’, an exhibition showcasing works from young African contemporary artists. The exhibition is…
Art and politics have a longstanding complex relationship. Art can compliment politics by helping push certain contemporary political ideologies. Art also has the power to show an imbalance in politics. Both influence people’s opinions about their political situation. These artists use art for political commentary showing that the…
Image courtesy of Latitudes Thero Makepe is a photographer and artist who was born and raised in Gaborone, Botswana. He currently splits his time between Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Gaborone. Makepe’s work is influenced by historical and contemporary themes about his background and life in South Africa and…
These are 5 African art residencies you should know about if you are looking to unlock a new level in your art career: Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative – Rural Mpumalanga, South Africa The Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative (FATC) was founded in 1995 with its main goal being to…
Eleven Namibian artists will from 9 March showcase their artwork at the Arts Association for Visual Arts gallery in Cape Town, South Africa. Instagram Jo Rogge Titled ‘unmourned bodies’, this landmark exhibition pays homage to the historical links between the Namibian Arts Association (NAA) and the Arts Association…
Abul Oyay Deng Ajak is an artist, a painter, and curator. She was born in Ethiopia in 1986 but later moved to South Sudan because of war. When she left Ethiopia it was to stay with her paternal family in Malakal, South Sudan. This is where she got…
Kim Karabo Makin was born in Gaborone, Botswana. She is a multidisciplinary artist, radio DJ/host, and Master of Fine Art graduate from the Michaelis School of Fine Art at the University of Cape Town. Makin’s work is based on a lived experience of multiculturalism and displacement, and the role context…
History has been regarded a man’s territory, from the people being written about to the people writing the books. Gladys Kalichini speaks on erased women in history specifically in former Rhodesia and uses her art and research to challenge this erasure. Image courtesy of C Fonds Gladys Kalichini…
Image courtesy of Ibrahim Mahama Ibrahim Mahama, a Ghanaian artist born in 1987, is well-known for his expansive works. He was born in the town of Tamale in the northern part of Ghana. He splits his time between Tamale, Ghana, and Accra, the nation’s capital. He studied painting…
Julie Bridgham photo, courtesy MacDowell On February 24, MacDowell, one of the oldest and most distinguished artist residence programs in the United State, announced the selection of Chiwoniso Kaitano as its new executive director. Kaitano, who was born in Zimbabwe, previously served as the Girl Be Heard executive…
While making visual arts digital, artists must take into account a number of factors. These visual artists use highly computational hardware in order to achieve the best digital file possible. The two artists listed below have succeeded in doing that with their work. Joseph Baraka, Kenya Image courtesy…
Tumisang Khalipha is a visual artist and printmaker who was born in a rural village in the North West of South Africa called Mahikeng. He later moved in 2003 with his family to Johannesburg, South Africa. Despite the common disapproval of unconventional career paths in African communities, Khalipha…
The difference between art and design can be said to be that art is personal while design is commercial. This means art is about the artist releasing their feelings visually, while design is saying “this is what is fashionable and this is how we can make money from…
It is not easy to forget the artists who set out to change the world and provide a place for voices to be heard. Today, we see David Koloane’s lifestyle and art till his death. Image courtesy of Goodman Gallery David Koloane (b. 1938) was born in the…
Artists are inspired by different things. These artists are inspired by African heritage. They incorporate traditional music and indigenous patterns in their paintings and fashion. Cameroonian painter Angu Walters explores how music inspires him in his painting. Knitwear fashion designer Laduma Ngxokolo is featured for drawing his inspiration…