On May 25th, 1963, leaders from 32 African countries gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to form the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The event marked a turning point in African history as it paved the way for unity, solidarity, and cooperation among African nations. The anniversary of this…
The ABSA L’Atelier Art Competition for Young Visual Artists is an exciting opportunity for emerging artists in Africa to showcase their creativity and talent. ABSA, one of Africa’s largest financial services groups, has been running this competition since 1984. It has played a significant role in identifying and…
Polly Irungu made history as the first official photo editor for Kamala Harris. Irungu, a young Kenyan-American woman, is breaking barriers in a field that has traditionally underrepresented women of colour. Her love for photography began as a way of coping with a major move (from Kenya to…
Fridah Orupabo is a Nigerian-Norwegian artist whose work centres on issues of race, gender, and power. Her artistic practice combines found images, collages, and digital manipulation. With these, she creates striking and thought-provoking works, challenging stereotypes and dominant narratives. Additionally, she creates a “political collage” by incorporating images…
Cinthia Sifa Mulanga is a talented Congolese artist whose work has been gaining recognition in the art world. She uniquely blends traditional and contemporary styles. Her colourful and vibrant paintings draw inspiration from her African roots, as well as her experiences growing up in Europe. Mulanga was born…
Henry Mzilli Majunga is a Ugandan-born painter, printmaker and writer. Born in 1971, he attended Makerere Art School in Kampala, Uganda, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Art and then a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. He believes his work is inspired by some of the great modernists of Uganda’s post-independence period. Majunga has…
The upcoming exhibition “Being Black – Afro Finns’ Experiences” at the City Museum in Helsinki offers and long-overdue perspective on the city’s through the lens of the Afro-Finnish community. The exhibition, curated by Wisam Elfadl, aims to highlight the cultural heritage and experiences of Afro-Finns. It also aims…
Mouna Karray was born in Sfax, Tunisia in 1970. A photographer and video artist, she is primarily known for her photography and film. Her art explores socio-political themes in relation to identity. She studied cinema and photography at the Institut Supérieur d’Animation Culturelle in Tunis, Tunisia. She then earned…
Safaa Erruas was born in 1976 in Tétouan, Morocco where she lives and works. She initially enrolled for a science qualification at the University Abdelmalek Essaadi but later changed her course to artistic training at Institute National Des Beaux Arts where she graduated in 1998. Her work is…
The ownership of the Benin Bronzes has been a topic of heated debate for decades. The collection of bronze sculptures was looted by the British army during the punitive expedition to Benin City in 1897. The recent announcement by the Nigerian government places the Oba of Benin as…
To echo the words of Chanel Reitif, the Forbes 30 under 30 curator, “no one has any idea how hard it is to be successful on this continent, especially under 30 years old.” She’s right, making it in Africa, especially in the entertainment industry, can be difficult. For…
Bruce Onobrakpeya is a celebrated Nigerian sculptor and printmaker who has been a key figure in the development of the Nigerian art scene. He is a founding member of the Zaria Art Society, a student group which sought to develop a new aesthetic expression that was firmly grounded…
I’m not going to start this essay like any typical one, because it’s not typical. The words “identity,” “African,” and “Art” have been repeated numerous times in your everyday art history class or your daily dose of “what country is what,” but this is not a typical class…
Art has the power to inspire and move people, to create dialogue and spark change. For Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, a Ugandan cartoonist and artist, art is a tool for social change, a way to speak truth to power and to address important social issues. Dr. Jimmy Spire…
The Philadelphia Museum of Art will establish the first-ever Center for African Art in the US. It will showcase more than 5,000 African artworks in a state-of-the-art facility. The center will also include a library, research center, educational programs, lectures, workshops, and performances. In 2024, the center will…
Following the opening of Inside out, an art exhibition space in Johnannsburg, artist and founder, Roger Ballen announced their first exhibition “End of the Game.” Photographic artist Roger Ballen Ballen has lived and worked in South Africa for almost 40 years. The exhibition’s name is taken from Peter…
Bonfils Ngabonziza was born in Rwanda in 1989. A is a visual artist specialising in public art paintings, portraits, children’s book illustrations and character design, Ngabonziza has made a name for himself in Rwanda and internationally. He started drawing at a young age and began making art in…
Image courtesy of AnOther Magazine London-based photographer and filmmaker Gabriel Moses’ debut exhibition is on view at 180 Studios. The exhibition titled ‘Regina’ – a survey of Moses’ work- features around 50 photographs from his career in fashion, music, and sport, including never-before-seen images. From his first directing…
The integration of AI in our daily lives has now been translated to the art industry. The recent Sony Photography Contest 2023 has raised concerns about the future of photography and how AI-generated images are perceived. As Africans, it is crucial to analyze the various factors affecting the…
With EXPO CHICAGO (April 13-16) as the centerpiece, EXPO ART WEEK (April 10-16) opened the world toChicago’s vibrant art scene with featured aligned events, openings and discussions across the city. The International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Arts (EXPO CHICAGO) held in Navy Pier,Chicago, is one of the…