This Festival is currently taking place at Expo Centre. It started on February 9th and is expected to end on February 15th. Free Soul, 115 x 92 cm, Felix Schoeller True Rag Smooth Matt 310gsm – Image courtesy of Xposure Photography has come a long way and has…
Renowned South African painter Richard Mudariki is set to host a pop-up studio exhibition from the 13th until the 23rd of February 2023. The exhibition promises to be an immersive experience, offering viewers the opportunity to engage with Mudariki’s thought-provoking paintings. The event will be held at the…
Image courtesy of ICA Portia Zvavahera was born in Harare, Zimbabwe in 1985 where she still lives and works. She studied at the BAT Visual Arts studio in the mid-200s and graduated with a Visual Arts qualification. Her work has been exhibited at the Zimbabwe Pavilion; Stevenson Cape…
In the 2023 edition of the Sony World Photography Awards, Bongani Tshabala was declared the winner of the National Award for his work titled “Great Joy.” Born in South Africa and raised in the Free State, Bongani is a self-taught art photographer and storyteller with a portfolio that…
The African Mona Lisa, also known as “Tutu,” is a portrait by Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu. The painting is considered a masterpiece of modern African art and is one of the most iconic and significant artworks of the 20th century. The painting is a symbol of the struggles…
The World Photography Organisation and Sony Middle East & Africa has revealed Bongani Tshabalala as South Africa’s National Award winner for the Sony World Photography Awards 2023 for two consecutive years. Tshabalala Bongani’s South Africa, Winner, National Awards, Sony World Photography Awards 2023 – Image courtesy of SaCreative The Sony…
Thebe Magugu is a designer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Originally from the small town of Kimberley in the Northern Cape, he moved to Johannesburg to study fashion design, fashion photography and fashion media at the London International School of Fashion. As part of his graduation at LISF,…
Lesotho is known as a small landlocked country surrounded by South Africa. It has made its own strides in industries such as construction and tourism. It went as far as introducing its own currency, the Loti plural Maloti, which is equivalent to the South African Rand. Lesotho is…
Handicraft is the making of decorative domestic or other objects by hand. Focusing on the processing of materials by hand with hand tools, the results are usually ancient, revised, traditional or fashionable pieces. Some of the benefits of practising handicrafts are that it stimulates creativity and the imagination…
Trevor Stuurman was born in Kimberly in the Northern Cape of South Africa. He is an award-winning multimedia visual artist who finds beauty in that which reminds him of home. Having first come into the artist scene eleven years ago as a winner of The Elle Style Reporter,…
The history of the Zimbabwean lost treasure trove of paintings from the 1940s is quite intriguing. The collection of paintings was created by students of the Cyrene Mission school and was lost for 70 years. The school was established in 1939 by Edward Paterson, a Scottish clergyman who…
These selected mentors will guide the12 artists and designers who will be reimagining the future of their cities through design and creative problem-solving as part of the Building Beyond mentorship programme in 2023. This list of mentors includes Artist, architect, critical space practitioner from Sudan, Ola Hassanain; architect,…
Africa is rammed full of amazing artists and art galleries willing showcase eyes-catching works this 2023. From installations, live performances to other contemporary art forms, these galleries continue to inspire the next generation and helping the continent creative scene to flourish. We update you monthly with exhibitions you…
There is no gainsaying that African women have contributed significantly to the development and appreciation of African art. Historically, African women participated in their rich cultural art heritage as artists, scholars, patrons, and entrepreneurs. This continued into the contemporary era, with increasing traction for women’s works made possible…
1-54 is an international contemporary art fair that showcases the work of African and African diaspora artists. The fair, which was founded in 2013, takes place annually in different cities around the world, including London, New York, and Marrakech. 1-54 Contemporary is a platform for galleries, artists, collectors,…
This Month, the Creative Industries Fund NL and the Prince Claus Fund announced the 12 recipients of the Building Beyond mentorship programme. A program which aims to foster thought leadership, promote criticality, reframe design-based practices, and contribute to an ongoing conversation on how creative practices rooted in locality…
Investec Cape Town Art Fair hosts its 10th anniversary edition from the 17 to the 19 February 2023 to mark over a decade as the city’s leading visual contemporary art event. Investec Cape Town Art Fair presents a wide range of artists, visitors, collectors and art enthusiasts. The…
Imigongo is a well known art form in Rwanda traditionally made with cow dung that dates back to the 18th century. It is believed that this technique was invented by Prince Kakira, son of King Kemenyi of Gisaka and has its origin in the province of Kibungo close…
The International Public Art Festival (IPAF) is Africa’s largest public art celebration. The festival is hosted by Baz-Art, a platform that produces art in public spaces and creates an avenue to allow street artists to make a living from their art. Baz-Art was founded in November 2016 with…
Famakan Magassa becomes the second winner of the NSAAP, which focuses on contemporary artists from Africa and its diaspora. For his work, Magassa receives R500 000 and the opportunity to hold a solo exhibition at the Norval Foundation. Famakan Magassa, La Ballade Noctambule. Acrylic on canvas, 145 x 149 x…