One thing we realised during the lockdown was our incapability to fully enjoy the world and its wonders before the pandemic hit in 2020. We eventually came up with new ways to satisfy our visual urges, but there’s so little virtual galleries can do. Now that the world…
Sem Sombras (Unshadowed) is a group show that will centre the works of queer and trans Mozambican artists of various disciplines, including sound, visual and performance art. Sem Sombras was one of the winning proposals for apexart’s International Open Call for 2022/2023. It will highlight the ways that…
Two years post-lockdown and it feels like the art community is still trying to make up for the lost time. The curators of these art shows must have understood the need to mend the disconnect between artists, art enthusiasts, curators, and writers as a result of the worldwide…
From dizzying patterns and neutral palettes to playful shapes and colourful caricatures, there’s something sure to pique your interest in this exhibition. Consider the Loud Youth Project’s invitation to view Damilola “DAOK” Okhoya and his new collection “A Box Theory of Life,” Raymond Akenbor Eghosa and Toju Clarke…
Artistic expressions are references to an artist’s engagement with their society. Sculpting is the process of creating a work of art by bending and altering objects till it takes a new shape. Artists often gather their raw materials -mostly used- from their immediate environment to sculpt lasting art…
Recycled art has always been around us and now more artists are becoming more environmentally conscious. They have found new ways to create art by working with recyclable materials. French sculptor Marcel Duchamp was said to have started the recycled art movement in the early 20th century, especially…
An Economy of Grace An Economy Of Grace, Dacia Carter, 2012, Oil On Canvas, 76.2cm x 60.96cm – Image courtesy of Kehinde Wiley Kehinde Wiley is an American artist best known for portraits that feature African Americans in the traditional settings of Old Master paintings. Kehinde Wiley: An Economy of…
Erizku’s, use of color and symbolism in his studio photography is abundant. Eriku’s own story is paralleled in the cross-cultural narrative, which combines references from different eras and places, such as an African mask, a syrup bottle, a wooden incense burner, and a bust of Queen Nefertiti that…
The festive season is in full swing, nothing beats a good art book in your hands. For those of us spending the holidays at home this year, why not utilise the days flipping through pages of your favourite artists and photographers? Photobooks are a good way to transport…
Meet the 2022 winners The International Prize for Contemporary African Photography (CAP Prize), in partnership with the Eiger Foundation, is now accepting work that engages with the African continent or its diaspora from November 2022 to 7 February 2023. A panel of international curators, publishers, editors and artists…
In questioning the issues that shape their societal and personal identities, artists often explore their feelings of who they are. As a person expressing through different outlets relating to issues of social, cultural, economic and political identity. They challenge stereotypes and conventions while reviewing the ideas of gender,…
Malick Sidibé – Image courtesy of Shoppe Black There is always beauty in the black and white, Malick Sidibé’s photographs made sure of it. With their intimate figures clad in lively moments of life, his photos are a pleasant reminder of the meaning of life. Known as the…
For decades, women have been in pursuit of equal rights and inclusion in the affairs of the state. According to Art in context, the Feminist art movement became a mainstream during the 1960s as a cultural reaction to the male-dominated society that had previously controlled the art world.…
The exhibition will be on view from July 20, 2022 through February 12, 2023 in the Doris and John Norton Gallery for the Center for Creative Photography at Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona, United States. Organized by Phoenix Art Museum and the Center for Creative Photography, And Let It…
We know death is inevitable, but it is always upsetting when we hear our favourite artists die. Sometimes they are at the stage where death works with age, but many die too young before they are recognized for their work and changes made in society. Only the lucky…
ArtReview has released its annual ranking of the world’s most influential people – artists, curators, gallerists – in the art scene. This list is a diverse compilation of some of the most influential figures who have impacted the art world today with their work. The list includes some…
To be good at art, one needs commitment and enough time to practice, but we are sometimes short of the right materials to create that next big concept. Opportunities are everything for a creative, especially for African artists who are willing to leave their comfort zone to…
Open to view in person from 24 November 2022 – 20 January 2023 exclusively at the Christopher Moller Gallery. Image courtesy of Azuka Muoh As the year comes to an end, we forge toward fresh experiences and what better way to celebrate the changing season than to feed…
Kunsthalle Krems has opened up its centre for a group exhibition from now till April 10, 2023. The group exhibition, titled ‘The New African Portraiture, Shariat Collections’, will bring together a generation of leading African artists. The Kunsthalle Krems is the international exhibition centre for modern and contemporary…
In the last decade, more East African artists have become well-known on the global circuit of galleries, institutions, and auction houses. Here is a list of top East African painters you should know: Wangechi Mutu Image courtesy of the artist’s Instagram. Kenyan and contemporary painter, Wangechi Mutu (b.…