‘Having but little Gold’ is a retrospective exhibition that will showcase many – old and new – works from South African artist, Berni Seale at the Norval Foundation. Born in 1964, Berni Searle is an artist who works across diverse media which includes photography, video, and film, to…
Beninese conceptual artist Meschac Gaba was born in 1961 in Cotonou, Benin. He studied at the Rijksakademie voor Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam in 1996-7 and currently lives and works between Contonou and Rotterdam. His work explores themes of globalization, consumerism, and the Western museum through acts of artistic appropriation.…
The Prince Claus Fund and the Goethe-Institut have announced the 12 recipients of the 2022 Mentorship Awards for Cultural and Artistic Responses to Environmental Change. The Prince Claus Fund was established on September 6, 1996, as a homage to HRH Prince Claus’s commitment to culture and conviction in…
For February 2023, the 31st Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) is looking for volunteers. From February 9–February 20, 2023, the festival will be back in Los Angeles at the Cinemark Baldwin Hills and XD and Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza with live films and festivities. Volunteers at…
Savannah African Art Museum is a non-profit institution that introduces all audiences to African art and culture. Our mission is to provide engaging experiences that educate and start conversations about the power, diversity, and spirituality of African art. The market on the second floor of the Taracotta Gallery Image…
Making art is enjoyable, but getting it seen by others is not as easy as professionals make it look. If you are unsure about the best ways to promote your art, start by knowing the best spaces around you. The African Art Hub (TAAH) is one of the…
Since 1985, the International Center of Photography Infinity Awards has recognised outstanding contributions and emerging talent in the fields of, art, photojournalism, fashion photography, and publishing. The ICP honours remarkable efforts in photography and visual arts. Past recipients include South African visual activist and photographer Zanele Muholi, and…
Image courtesy of Contemporary And The Lusaka Contemporary Art Center (LuCAC) is a new private foundation founded by artist Victor Mutelekesha to further the advancement of contemporary Zambian arts. The centre is in New Chamba Valley and it houses a gallery, a library, and an artist residency. The…
Latitudes, an online marketplace for art from Africa, has partnered with Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), a leading African corporate and investment bank, to bring an exciting new indoor/outdoor art experience to Johannesburg. Image courtesy of Latitudes RMB Latitudes is an artist-forward and an indoor-outdoor art experience with a…
From empowerment to finding one’s inner self, telling meaningful stories to sending powerful messages, art has served many functions throughout history. They also Commemorate important events of any kind connecting us with the chain of humanity that stretches back for millennia, making human life more significant and valuable. With…
Simoens is a vivid figurative artist who draws a lot of inspiration from her African roots. Bright colors and the celebration of black bodies in a society free of the white gaze are major themes in her work. Using warmth and gentleness, she draws on both recent events…
Born in Ghana in 1944, El Anatsui is one of the most highly acclaimed artists in Africa’s History and foremost contemporary artists in the world. His practice involves the transformation of simple materials into astounding sculptural forms. These complex assemblages therefore create a distinctive visual impact on his…
The 2023 Young Contemporaries exhibition runs from January 8th – February 18th at Rele Gallary. Founded in 2015 to act as a critical interface between the African and international art worlds, Rele Gallery is a dynamic contemporary art gallery with 2 locations between Lagos, Nigeria and Los Angeles,…
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair has announced the return of the Marrakech fair. This will be the fourth edition and it will hold from 9 February to 12 February 2023. Launched in February 2018, the fair was started to broaden the 1-54 art fair reach and to further…
In 2022, Nosakhare Igbinosa, Hezekiah Okon, Moses Ojeleye and Dumbor Debeeh were the fifth edition, Art Master Africa, (AMA) winners of the ballpoint pen art competition organized by BIC. Art Master Africa is an annual competition that is open to artists and creatives across the Middle East and…
Image courtesy of Artnews Emma Wolukau-Wanambwa’s work as a researcher, photographer, and author of texts and video installations, was well-recognised worldwide before her death at the age of 46 on January 3, 2023. Her family said that the cause was a degenerative illness that she had been battling…
Dennis Osadebe joins the long list of visual artists that have collaborated with popular fashion houses and brands as he designs a new scarf for Hermes. In the past year, amongst others, Gucci has collaborated with Cinthia Sifa Mulanga and Samson Bakare, and there has been a collaboration…
Image courtesy of Sharjah Art Foundation Organised with Sharjah Art Foundation in collaboration with The Africa Institute, Serpentine presents a major exhibition titled “State of Oneness” of the pioneering Sudanese artist and leading modernist, Kamala Ibrahim Ishag. The exhibition which began on 7 October 2022 and will run…
Here is a selection of books that offers a diverse range of perspectives on the development and contemporary practices of African art. These books cover a wide range of topics, including the history and development of African art, contemporary art practices on the continent, the role of art…
Photographer Carolina Arantes documents the daily life of French women of African heritage through her long-term First Génération project, published in a new book by fisheye editions. These women are believed to be in search of a solid mixed identity in the country. This collection of images is a documentary…