South Africa is renowned for having the richest collection of rock art in the world. The ancient San rock art depicts daily life, hunting, rituals, spiritual beliefs, and wildlife of the San people. These drawings provide a glimpse into the tribes’ experiences from thousands of years ago, long…
On February 8, Soto gallery announced on their Instagram account their latest exhibition “The Art of Collecting.” Soto Gallery is one of those galleries in Nigeria known for putting out creative exhibitions and shows, featuring extraordinary artworks that impress. From The Crack, Between Coming and Going, Heavy is…
African art has a rich and diverse history, and over the years, many curators have played an important role in promoting and preserving African culture through their exhibitions and initiatives. Here are five of the most inspiring African curators: OKWUI ENWEZOR Okwui Enwezor was a Nigerian curator, critic,…
Patrick Cikuru is a Congolese artist who has gained international recognition for his series of plastic waste portraits of political leaders. This series, which features portraits of politicians made entirely out of discarded plastic waste, is a powerful commentary on the environmental crisis facing our planet and the…
Image courtesy of The Design Issue Dr Esther Mahlangu was born in Middleburg in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa in the year 1935. She is part of the Ndebele tribe of South Africa which is famous for its colourful attire and very decorative homes. Her work is…
When speaking of the South African curator’s industry, there is the Curator Art Gallery which deals in South African Investment Art and specialises in the selling and purchasing of the South African Old Master Paintings. Some curators have said they were not privy to the careers that were…
Africa In Context: San Diego Mesa College World Art Permanent Collection From January 30 – February 23, 2023 Image Courtesy of San Diego Mesa College The art gallery at San Diego Mesa College is honoring Black history with a brand-new display of traditional African artwork. Africa in Context,…
Born in 1999, Ugandan artist Emmie Nume has established a reputation for his emotionally charged portraits that embody the essence of feeling through free and spontaneous expression. He incorporates spontaneous abstraction and figurative elements in his practice. In creating his works, Nume uses mediums such as charcoal, pastels,…
Experimentation is a journey and building up a recognizable art practice takes time. For most artists, it is something that is honed after years and years of practising. By the time an artist arrives at a place that looks and feels authentic, that’s when success usually follows. So,…
This Festival is currently taking place at Expo Centre. It started on February 9th and is expected to end on February 15th. Free Soul, 115 x 92 cm, Felix Schoeller True Rag Smooth Matt 310gsm – Image courtesy of Xposure Photography has come a long way and has…
Renowned South African painter Richard Mudariki is set to host a pop-up studio exhibition from the 13th until the 23rd of February 2023. The exhibition promises to be an immersive experience, offering viewers the opportunity to engage with Mudariki’s thought-provoking paintings. The event will be held at the…
Image courtesy of ICA Portia Zvavahera was born in Harare, Zimbabwe in 1985 where she still lives and works. She studied at the BAT Visual Arts studio in the mid-200s and graduated with a Visual Arts qualification. Her work has been exhibited at the Zimbabwe Pavilion; Stevenson Cape…
In the 2023 edition of the Sony World Photography Awards, Bongani Tshabala was declared the winner of the National Award for his work titled “Great Joy.” Born in South Africa and raised in the Free State, Bongani is a self-taught art photographer and storyteller with a portfolio that…
The African Mona Lisa, also known as “Tutu,” is a portrait by Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu. The painting is considered a masterpiece of modern African art and is one of the most iconic and significant artworks of the 20th century. The painting is a symbol of the struggles…
The World Photography Organisation and Sony Middle East & Africa has revealed Bongani Tshabalala as South Africa’s National Award winner for the Sony World Photography Awards 2023 for two consecutive years. Tshabalala Bongani’s South Africa, Winner, National Awards, Sony World Photography Awards 2023 – Image courtesy of SaCreative The Sony…
Thebe Magugu is a designer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Originally from the small town of Kimberley in the Northern Cape, he moved to Johannesburg to study fashion design, fashion photography and fashion media at the London International School of Fashion. As part of his graduation at LISF,…
Lesotho is known as a small landlocked country surrounded by South Africa. It has made its own strides in industries such as construction and tourism. It went as far as introducing its own currency, the Loti plural Maloti, which is equivalent to the South African Rand. Lesotho is…
Handicraft is the making of decorative domestic or other objects by hand. Focusing on the processing of materials by hand with hand tools, the results are usually ancient, revised, traditional or fashionable pieces. Some of the benefits of practising handicrafts are that it stimulates creativity and the imagination…
Trevor Stuurman was born in Kimberly in the Northern Cape of South Africa. He is an award-winning multimedia visual artist who finds beauty in that which reminds him of home. Having first come into the artist scene eleven years ago as a winner of The Elle Style Reporter,…