In the age-old dance between innovation that identifies possibilities and verification that interrogates credibility, humanity advances – each step a part of an intricate and often unseen journey.…
Art in the City is pleased to present Portraits of Leisure – an exhibition exploring leisure as an art form. Featuring the distinct works of Swiss-Congolese artist Joslyne…
Africa Supernova “Africa Supernova – Contemporary African Painting Collection” by Carla and Pieter Schulting unveils a vibrant narrative of diverse African art. The catalogue showcases 170 artworks by…
As 2023 draws to a close, Stephan Welz & Co., an auction house in Sandton, South Africa, presents their penultimate auction of the year featuring the works of…
The 14th edition of the LagosPhoto festival is ongoing and will continue till December 31, 2023. First launched in 2010, the international photography festival is a month-long event…
Kaloki Nyamai draws heavily on the stories of the Kamba people, a Bantu ethnic group who predominantly live in the area of Kenya stretching from Nairobi to Tsavo…
On November 11, 2023, the Sharjah Architecture Triennial welcomed visitors with its grand opening. This edition stands out for its diverse group of curators and participants, showcasing a…
Museum MMK for Modern Art announces Christelle Oyiri as the recipient of the PONTOPREIS MMK 2024. The prize includes an exhibition at the ZOLLAMT MMK, starting on February 23,…
James Cohan Gallery in NY currently features an exhibition titled “Boomerang: Returning to African Abstraction” by Yinka Shonibare. The artist uses Dutch wax fabrics and the Nigil Mask…
Apply for Nuku Studio one to three month Art Residency program in Ghana, Tamale. The Center for Photographic Research and Practice at Nuku Studio offers an Art Residency…
Here are the top five opportunities you cannot afford to miss as an artist before the year runs out: Black Rock Senegal 1. BLACK ROCK SENEGAL RESIDENCY The…
Thelma Golden, the director and chief curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, has been awarded the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize. Golden said in an interview that…
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is currently presenting a compelling exhibition titled “Africa and Byzantium.” This exhibition illuminates the profound impact of North Africa on…
This group show includes chosen paintings and mixed-media pieces by eight native Nigerian artists, curated to provide an engaging, thought-provoking look into the complexities of typology. A.S: “Parallel…
When you’re an African artist searching for the next best place to showcase your masterpiece, often one of the main things on your mind are galleries, fairs, or…
Independent curator and writer Simon Njami, alongside three others, has resigned from the Documenta committee amidst accusations of antisemitism. The committee was charged with finding an artistic director…
November 15, 2023 – January 15, 2024 Black Rock Senegal residency program opens application for artists. Image courtesy of Black Rock Senegal. Black Rock Senegal is a multidisciplinary…
Oct 30, 2023, Lagos, Nigeria — Showing at 16by16 in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos, Fresco is pleased to present “Young Contemporary Printmakers” an exhibition of art…
The Guest Artist Space Foundation (G.A.S.) and Yinka Shonibare Foundation (Y.S.F.) announced the winners of the second G.A.S. Fellowship Award. The three selected winners include Amanda Iheme, Kosisochukwu…
Julie Mehretu was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 1970. She in an abstract printmaker and painter who lives and works in New York and keeps a studio…