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KAWS Denies Collaboration After Slawn’s Viral Post

August 13, 2025 By Derrick Chidumebi 2 Mins Read

British-Nigerian artist Olaolu “Slawn” Akeredolu-Ale set the art world talking when he shared an Instagram photo suggesting a collaboration with American artist KAWS. Slawn x KAWS (Image credit:…

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Afropolis Returns to Lagos, Calls on Artists to Apply

August 12, 2025 By Derrick Chidumebi 2 Mins Read

AFROPOLIS will return to Lagos from November 22 to 30, setting the stage for a dynamic gathering of African contemporary artists and audiences. Now in its fifth edition,…

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Zeitz MOCAA Presents ‘Spring Is Rebellious: The Art & Life of Albie Sachs’

August 11, 2025 By Lelethu Sobekwa 4 Mins Read

Zeitz MOCAA presents Spring Is Rebellious: The Art & Life of Albie Sachs, an exhibition that engages the public life of South African lawyer, activist, writer and former judge…

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Pearl Lam Galleries Presents ‘Summer Dreams Can’t Wait’, a Group Exhibition

August 11, 2025 By Lelethu Sobekwa 3 Mins Read

Pearl Lam Galleries presents Summer Dreams Can’t Wait, a group exhibition by seven artists from China, Ghana and South Africa at the gallery’s 70 Square Metres space in…

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Goodman Gallery Presents ‘Lifelines’, a Group Exhibition

August 10, 2025 By Lelethu Sobekwa 3 Mins Read

Goodman Gallery presents Lifelines, a group exhibition featuring works by Ghada Amer, Jared Ginsburg, Kapwani Kiwanga and Unathi Mkonto, among others. Lifelines brings together artists from across generations and geographies who…

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dot.ateliers Announces 2026 Artist Residency in Accra, Ghana | Open Call 

August 9, 2025 By Art Network Africa 5 Mins Read

dot.ateliers| south labadi, an initiative founded by artist Amoako Boafo, is pleased to announce the open call for artists to participate in the 2026 Artist Residency Program. This…

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UK Government Acquires Journaliste by Djofray Makumbu

August 8, 2025 By Derrick Chidumebi 2 Mins Read

The UK Government Art Collection has acquired Journaliste by British-Congolese artist Djofray Makumbu, marking a significant addition to its holdings. Journaliste by Djofray Makumbu (Image Courtesy of the…

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ANA Talks with Nigerian Artist, REWA

August 8, 2025 By Azeeza Sanni 4 Mins Read

REWA, a Nigerian self-taught artist who is globally acclaimed. her work is heritage inspired and has been featured in fairs, galleries and museums worldwide. Whilst her artwork is…

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Mitochondria Gallery Presents ‘Gifts of the Soil’, a Group Exhibition

August 5, 2025 By Lelethu Sobekwa 2 Mins Read

Mitochondria Gallery presents Gifts of the Soil, a group exhibition that brings together works Victor Olaoye, Nedia Were, Izere Antoine, Laju Sholola and Nathalie Djakou Kassi, among others.…

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EBAS Maputo launches Sustainable Art Biennale featuring recycled-waste creations

July 29, 2025 By Rose Musyoki 2 Mins Read

EBAS-Maputo launched its Sustainable Art Biennale with the inaugural 2025 edition of the Sustainable Art Meeting, awarding standout recycled-waste creations through its competition. The event also marked 50…

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park Presents ‘The Pull of Gravity’ by William Kentridge

July 26, 2025 By Lelethu Sobekwa 5 Mins Read

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) presents The Pull of Gravity, a new landmark exhibition by the celebrated South African artist, William Kentridge. The Pull of Gravity marks the first museum presentation…

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Open Call: Association for Visual Arts Exhibition Proposals 2026

July 24, 2025 By Lelethu Sobekwa 3 Mins Read

The Association for Visual Arts (AVA) is pleased to invite proposals for their 2026 exhibition programme. What Are They Looking For? The Association for Visual Arts is looking…

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Kalashnikovv Gallery Closes After 12 Years

July 23, 2025 By Derrick Chidumebi 3 Mins Read

After twelve years of pushing boundaries and shaping conversations in the South African art scene, Kalashnikovv Gallery is officially closing its doors. M.J Turpin and Matthew Dean (Image…

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Yale Rejects Government Funding, opts to Self-Fund African Art Exhibition

July 21, 2025 By Derrick Chidumebi 2 Mins Read

Yale University has turned down two federal grants, citing objections to new restrictions targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The grants, from the National Endowment for the…

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dot.ateliers presents: some things just don’t wash off

July 21, 2025 By Art Network Africa 2 Mins Read

Exhibition Dates: 3 July – 30 August 2025Location: dot.ateliers | South Labadi, Accra dot.ateliers is pleased to present some things just don’t wash off, a group exhibition featuring…

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France Passes Law to Return Ivorian Drum Stolen During Colonial Rule

July 18, 2025 By Derrick Chidumebi 2 Mins Read

France’s parliament has passed a new law allowing the permanent return of a sacred Ivorian drum taken by colonial troops in 1916. The Djidji ayôkwé talking drum (Image…

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Wael Shawky Named Artistic Director of Art Basel Qatar

July 18, 2025 By Derrick Chidumebi 2 Mins Read

Art Basel has appointed celebrated Egyptian artist and filmmaker Wael Shawky as Artistic Director of its inaugural Qatar edition, set to take place in Doha in 2025. The…

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BME CIC Presents, For Such a Time Like This, Group Exhibition

July 17, 2025 By Art Network Africa 2 Mins Read

BME CIC is pleased to present For Such a Time Like This, an outdoor exhibition at the Greenwich Food Festival sponsored by the Royal Borough of Greenwich. In…

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Paula Nascimento to Co-Curate Sharjah Biennial 17

July 17, 2025 By Derrick Chidumebi 2 Mins Read

The Sharjah Art Foundation has named Angolan architect and curator Paula Nascimento as co-curator of Sharjah Biennial 17, set to open in January 2027. She will work alongside…

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Richard Mudariki Barred From his Own Show at Africa Basel

July 16, 2025 By Derrick Chidumebi 3 Mins Read

Zimbabwean artist Richard Mudariki, known for his sharp political paintings and bold institutional critiques, was blocked from attending his own exhibition at Africa Basel after Swiss authorities denied…

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