As expected, ART X Lagos 2024 promises to be a feast for the senses. It is happening at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island in Lagos.
The Nairobi National Museum has just concluded its 17th Affordable Art Show, showcasing contemporary East African artists. This month’s edition featured over 750 artists from Nairobi and the broader East African region. It highlights innovative works that celebrate the vibrant contemporary art scene in Nairobi. The event paid…
The Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation is an annual Prize originally established in 1996. It was established in 1996 and it identifies and rewards artists for their projects that have made a significant contribution to photography over the previous 12 months. Over its 28-year history, the Prize has become…
At the “Edges of Ailey” Exhibition which opened on the 25th of September, 2024, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye showcases her contribution to the show.
Majuto ni Mjukuu, huja baadaye – a Swahili proverb meaning “regret comes later, to your grandchildren.” This phrase captures the essence of reflection and hindsight. Driven by this vision, Wajukuu Arts Center in Kenya creates new opportunities for children impacted by social challenges. The name Wajukuu means “grandchildren”…
ART X Lagos, West Africa’s leading art fair, returns with a bold vision for its ninth edition, running from October 31 to November 3, 2024. Fred Ebami, Kaper Jesse Legacy (detail), 2024. (Image credit: Galerie Mam.) With the theme “Promised Lands,” this year’s fair dares to reimagine African…
The African Female Artist Mentorship Program (AFAMP) is calling on prospective mentees to submit their applications. Exclusive to African female artists aged 19 to 40 years, the mentorship is aimed at those in the early stages of their careers as professional artists. With regards to the application deadline,…
Kehinde Wiley and Stephen Friedman Gallery present ‘Fragments from the treasure house of darkness,’ Wiley’s first solo exhibition in London in three years following ‘The Prelude’ at The National Gallery. Wiley is known for his vibrant and highly naturalistic portrait paintings of contemporary African American and African Diasporic men and women,…
Featuring more than 140 participants, and over 80 new commissions, the artists in the Sharjah Biennial 2025, who will present exquisite art pieces that align with the theme: to carry, has been revealed. This poignant theme invites us to ponder on the weight of our collective heritage, the…
The 35th Bienal de São Paulo, Choreographies of the Impossible, marks a historic milestone as it arrives on the African continent for the first time, hosted in Luanda, Angola. Vista da instalação Habitar el color, de Carlos Bunga durante a 35a Bienal de São Paulo. 10/10/2023 © Levi…
Springing forth from the Hyundai Commission: Behind the Red Moon at the Tate Modern, Ghanaian artist, El Anatsui’s After the Red Moon emerges, and embarks on a global tour beginning at Shanghai’s Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) from the 30th of September 2024 till the 7th of October…
The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, a prestigious international award celebrating excellence in craftsmanship, has opened submissions for its 2025 edition. Established in 2016 by Loewe’s creative director, Jonathan Anderson, the prize recognizes talented artisans who push the boundaries of traditional craft techniques. Founded in 1988 by Enrique Loewe…
Art Basel is back for its Paris edition this year, running from October 18 to 20 . This year’s Paris edition will feature 195 galleries from 42 countries. There is a steady representation of African art and artists, with African artists and galleries well represented. Some of the…
In a significant advancement for cultural preservation and academic collaboration, the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has entered a ground-breaking partnership with the University of Ibadan (UI) and the University of Benin (UNIBEN). This alliance, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), promises to reshape the landscape…
In a significant effort to nurture the next generation of South African artists, the Artist Proof Studio collaborated with the Arts and Culture Trust (ACT) to host the Nyoloha Scholarship Programme. Talented finalists of Nyoloha scholarship programme (Photo credit: Artist proof studio) This initiative culminated in a successful…
On May 28, 2024, the Restitution Study Group, Inc., a New York-based reparatory justice organization led by Deadria Farmer-Paellmann, filed an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, requesting a review of the decision to return the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. The RSG claims a historical connection to the…
In a significant development aimed at enhancing the creative landscape of Africa, the UN Tourism and the TUI Care Foundation have launched the Colourful Cultures small grants initiative. Colourful Cultures represents a dedicated effort to leverage tourism for sustainable development in rural regions. ( Image Credits: UN Tourism)…
Yasser Claud-Ennin has recently been awarded the prestigious “One to Watch” accolade at the LGC Art Prize 2024 for his remarkable piece, Our First Ride. Yasser Claud-Ennin and Theo Paphitis (Image credits: Yasser Claud-Ennin) Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in Accra, Ghana, Yasser’s artistic journey began in…
Qatar Museums (QM) and Akoje Residency, a UK-based arts charity, have announced a pioneering partnership aimed at fostering artistic collaboration and also cultural exchange between the Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) regions. This initiative promises to broaden opportunities for emerging artists, as well as providing them with…