On December 14, 2021, the La Biennale di Venezia announced The Board of La Biennale di Venezia appointment of Ghanaian-Scottish architect, academic, and novelist Lesley Lokko as Curator of the 18th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. The Biennale Architecture will be held from Saturday 20 May to Sunday 26 November…
With the level of insight, perspective and creativity that curators put into their work, they serve as a link between the artists and their audiences by presenting the artist’s work such that it resonates with the audience. There are curators of African descent across Europe doing the work…
Finding the right holiday gifts for an art lover shouldn’t be difficult or out of the way. One can get them thoughtful art-inspired gifts that would make good collectibles items that they will hold dearly. Get inspired with ANA’s guide to the best presents for an art enthusiast…
The New Museum will host a significant solo exhibition of Wangechi Mutu’s art, which will include more than 100 pieces spanning her 25-year career. Wangechi Mutu was born in Nairobi in 1972. This exhibition “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined” will run from March 2 – June 4, 2023 Wangechi Mutu,…
Curating goes beyond selecting an artist’s work to display. A skilled curator knows to create a two-way experience for the artist and the audience. The audience is invited to bear witness to the artist’s work and the artist is made to discover their own work anew. There are…
Finding the right gift item for the artist in your life can be tasking especially if it looks like they have a lot of art supplies. But art supplies can never be too much. Here is a list of over a dozen things as recommended by artists that…
Amoako Boafo (b. 1984) shot to global focus a little under 5 years ago. Since then, the artist has made waves in the art world, taking up space and the world by storm. One of the breakthroughs in contemporary African painting is Amoako Boafo. The artist was born…
With the expansion of the internet-based art market, collecting art has become simpler. The internet has taken the art market in new and exciting directions as finding and buying art is becoming faster and easier for art collectors and dealers. An internet-based art market levels the playing field…
In no particular order, the ANA Team curates a list of artists under 40 years who are changing the game in the art world. Michael Armitage Image courtesy of Royal Academy of Arts Painting with oil on Lubugo, a native bark cloth from Uganda that is beaten over…
This Boynes monthly initiative was launched to give all emerging artists around the world chances to promote themselves. Every month 3 artists are chosen to win $50 cash, a published interview with Art Director & Founder Chantal Boynes, a winner’s certificate and a feature in their Newsletter going…
The immersive art shows of 2022 have taken the art experience to a whole new level. We are experiencing a massive cultural shift as more boundaries for how art is being exhibited are being scaled on a regular. This means that not only is the exhibiting space a…
Group photo with Museum of Ethnography in Sweden, Women’s Museum of Stockholm and Women’s History Museum of Zambia (Photo by Andrea Kronlund) Image Courtesy of Lusaka Times Across the globe, museums are springing up to display art dating back centuries. They exist to acquire, conserve, communicate and exhibit the…
Buro Stedelijk – Image courtesy of Stedelijk Two curators, Azu Nwagbogu and Rita Ouédraogo teamed up for the vacancy in Buro Stedelijk and will take up their position as heads of the new Amsterdam space. Announced in July, 2022, Buro Stedelijk is an initiative of the Stedelijk Museum…
Image courtesy of Art Basel The first time a young Koyo Kouoh attended Art Basel, it was with a sense of wonder. In her previous interviews, she highlighted how curious she was to get a sense of the process in the art world though she had never been…
Lady Skollie wins for Visual Arts at the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards 2022 announced on December 1, 2022. The Standard Bank Young Artist Awards were established in 1981 to celebrate emerging South African artists who live their personal truth through their art and show exceptional talent in…
If anyone could avoid death, they’d be millions of people clamoring for a chance to change their fat – to change the fate of a friend, family and favourite creative. Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way. Those who make us laugh, sometimes make us cry leave us to…
Restitution discussions have long revolved around the Benin Bronzes. At least 3,000 of the items were looted from the Kingdom of Benin by the British in 1897. On October 11, the Smithsonian legally handed over ownership of 29 artworks to the Nigerian Commission for Museums and Monuments; nine…
Image courtesy of Freepik Building an artist’s portfolio is not exactly a walk in the park. Especially for artists just starting out, it can be one hell of a ride. As a brief introduction, a portfolio is a mode of showcasing an artists pieces to potential connections (buyers,…
Starting your personal art collection can be challenging, but it shouldn’t be. Buying art can be exciting and it can also be an anxiety-inducing process. It is okay for new art collectors to worry about the pricing and be indecisive about the kind of art that they would…
There is no denying that feminist art will always be a significant aspect of contemporary art. There are female artists that have done the work of centring the female perspective in their works, exploring ideas around sex, identity, mental illness, sexuality, and spirituality, among a myriad of social…