Image courtesy of The New York Times John Akomfrah (b. 1957) is a Ghanaian-British artist and filmmaker known for his installation artworks, which often incorporate elements such as video, sound, and text, to explore themes related to history, migration, memory, and identity. With his multichannel video installations, he…
Who are Art Entrepreneurs. For me, I see them as art enthusiasts, those who follow art like a second skin. These people show the world a different side of the art space and draw people to love them like they do. Here is a list of entrepreneurs who…
Exhibition viewImage courtesy of Zeitz MOCAA’s Instagram Currently on view at Zeitz MOCAA, “When We See Us: A Century of Black Figuration in Painting” is an exhibition that explores Black self-representation through portraiture and figuration in painting. Curated by Koyo Kouoh and Tandazani Dhlakama, the exhibition is celebrating…
The Christophe Person gallery presents “ EXPLORER L’INTIME ” works by two Cameroonian artists, Wilfried Mbida and Manga Lulu Williams to mark its new beginning. The Christophe Person gallery, located at 39 Rue des Blancs-Manteaux in Paris, during its opening exhibition on Thursday, December 15, 2022. OLIVIER HERVIAUX Image courtesy of Le Monde Christophe…
Image courtesy of Lambda To Precious Okoyomon, chaos can be an artistic tool. Time and time again, they have created massive site-specific installations from entire rooms and galleries and turned them into spaces for play, respite and reflection. The artist is known for their use of organic materials…
Image courtesy of Artnet An ancient wooden sarcophagus that was looted from Egypt fifteen years ago has been returned to the Egyptian government. The coffin had been formerly displayed at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences. After years of being away from its home country, the US authorities…
It is the new year and th art world is never tired of presenting shows worth viewing. Here are some art shows for you this January. Young Contemporaries 2023 Gallery: Rele Gallery Image courtesy of Rele Gallery The Rele Arts Foundation announced on the 2nd of Janurary their…
The hustle behind finding a podcast that is binge-worthy and enjoyable is real. There is a huge disparity in the audial world of black and African art history and this is to encourage more people in the art scene to lend their voices and start conversations that will…
The relationship between fashion and art has been said to be symbiotic. There is always going to be a meeting point where art and fashion intercept. The fashion industry recognises and understands visual artists’ influence on fashion. There has been a long history of fashion brands working with…
The largest photography library in Africa has opened in Ghana’s capital, Accra, showcasing the work of forgotten, established, and emerging talent from the continent and diaspora. Dikan Center is a non-profit organization that is committed to visual education and visual storytelling. Founded by Ghanaian photographer and filmmaker Paul…
The art market took centre stage in 2022, as new creative movements reinvigorated interest that affected the art scene in different ways. Even with the fluctuating economy, top buyers remained excited to collect works, especially from African artists in the continent and in the diaspora. Here’s a look…
At Art News Africa, we are documenting the African Art revolution and supporting African art through its initiatives. In 2022, we spotlighted African artists and artists with African heritage; African art events within and outside the continent; African curators and curators with African heritages’ breakthrough; galleries and art…
Climate change is a rapidly growing concern that has the potential to cause significant damage to the world’s natural and cultural heritage. In the case of Egypt, this includes the country’s ancient monuments, such as the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The Great Pyramids of Giza…
Latitudes CuratorLab is an online practice-based curatorial residency for emerging curators in Africa. They are inviting 10 aspiring curators to apply to the 2023 residency programme. These 10 curators will be guided through a facilitated online residency designed to offer practical industry experience and to hone their curatorial…
Artsy has released its end-of-year market report and they have identified artists that made the most impact in the scene in 2022. On their list of 50 artists that generated the most interest on the platform, 5 of them, established and emerging, are African artists living in Africa…
These paper craft ideas can save you lots of money if you’re deciding to spend Christmas on a budget. That is if your ready to use whatever you make with your hands. They can be a fun filled sport for your kids and the whole family to make…
British-Ghanaian curator and author Osei Bonsu works out of Paris and London. His current position at Tate Modern as curator of international art entails organizing shows, expanding the museum’s collection, and increasing the representation of artists from Africa and the African diaspora. Bonsu has advised worldwide museums, art…
The 13th edition of the Bamako Encounters – African Biennale of Photography is on view at various venues in Bamako, Mali from 8 December 2022–8 February 2023. Emmanuelle Andrianjafy, Sans titre 2016, part of the series Nothing’s in Vain Image courtesy of the Bamako Encounters Founded in 1994 and organized by…
The art market is now back on track as auction houses are creating new marks while introducing new African art pieces from African artists to the market. Contemporary artists in Africa and in the Diaspora are doing well on the global art stage as five of the top…
The opportunities for artistic expression are endless; artists continue to innovate, grow and express themselves in different art spaces. Opened December 17, 2022, Lhola Amira: Facing the Future brings together Amira’s wholesome works, while launching the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco’s new African art program, dedicated to…