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,…
Ugo Ahiakwo, a multifaceted artist, sculptor, and designer, has won this year’s prestigious Tilga Art Fund Award. Ugo Ahiakwo (Image courtesy: Artist) This accolade highlights his outstanding contributions to contemporary African art and promises to elevate his career through significant opportunities and exposure. The Tilga Art Fund issued…
The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT) will debut its highly anticipated fall program, Black Ancient Futures, on September 18, 2024. Black Ancient Future Exhibition: April Bey, We Learned To Love Ourselves Until We Were Full Until We Did Not Need Yours Untill We Realized Our Own…
Kampala, Uganda – From August 8th to 24th, 2024, Kampala will host the fifth edition of KLA ART, a free contemporary art festival produced by 32° East. KLA ART 2024 (Poster design courtesy: Charity Atukunda) KLA ART transforms Kampala into a contemporary art festival, redefining the relationship between…
Ghanaian sculptor El Anatsui has been awarded the Visionary Artist Degree of Doctor honoris causa from the University of Edinburgh. El Anatsui (Image courtesy: Artist) This prestigious honour follows his recent receipt of the Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Bard College, New York, awarded during its 164th…
The Museum of Modern Art announces ‘Otobong Nkanga: Cadence’, a new, site-specific commission by the Nigerian-Belgian artist Otobong Nkanga opening in the Donald and Catherine Marron Family Atrium on the 10th of October 2024. The large-scale installation will feature an all-encompassing environment of sculpture, sound, and text that…
The African Art Hub (TAAH) is a pioneering gallery with a diverse team with rich experience and expertise,positioning it as a prominent player in the global art scene. The collective expertise of TAAH’s leadershipteam, spearheaded by Abraham Abia (Founder and Managing Director) significantly contributes to itssuccess. This team…
Algeria’s Culture Ministry announced the suspension of all major art festivals this summer in solidarity with Gaza, which has endured devastation from an ongoing Israeli offensive since October, according to Anadolu Agency. Culture Minister Soraya Mouloudji stated that the ministry will focus on activities that underscore Algeria’s support…
A multidisciplinary artist-in-residence program founded in 2019, Black Rock the residency brings together international artists to live and work in Dakar, Senegal for 1-3 month stays. With a mission to support new artistic creation through collaborative exchange and to incite change in the global discourse about Africa, the…