LATEST ON AFRICAN ART
Art Julie Mehretu Commissioned To Create Monumental Glass Installation For Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Foundation has commissioned renowned Ethiopian-American artist Julie Mehretu to create a monumental glass installation titled "Uprising of the...
Art Nigerian Photographer Ayodeji Awoyomi Wins International Prints Photographer of the Year Award
Nigerian photographer Ayodeji Awoyomi has made history by winning the International Prints Photographer of the Year award in the student...
Art dot.ateliers Announces 2025 Artist Residency in Accra, Ghana
Accra, Ghana – dot.ateliers, an initiative founded by acclaimed artist Amoako Boafo, is pleased to announce the open call for...
Art Five African Artists Shortlisted for the 2024 Future Generation Art Prize
The 7th edition of the prestigious Future Generation Art Prize has announced its shortlist, featuring five remarkable African artists among...
Art Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts Set to Open in October
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially announced that the newly revitalized National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, now rebranded as...
Art Gresham Tapiwa Nyaude Wins 2024 FNB Joburg Art Prize with Work Exploring Postmillennialism
Gresham Tapiwa Nyaude (b. 1988) has been named the 2024 FNB Joburg Art Prize winner, solidifying his position as one...
Art Ugo Ahiakwo Wins 2024 Tilga Art Fund Grand Prize
Ugo Ahiakwo, a dynamic artist, sculptor, and designer, has been named the Grand Prize winner of the 2024 Tilga Art...
Art “KLA ART ’24: Exploring Cultural Heritage Through ‘Care Instructions’ in Kampala’s Longest-Running Contemporary Art Festival”
The city's longest-running contemporary art festival, KLA ART, returns for its fifth edition this August, promising a compelling exploration of...
Art Contemporary African Photography Prize 2024 Announces Winners
The Contemporary African Photography (CAP) Prize has revealed its winners for 2024, showcasing five groundbreaking projects selected by a panel...
Art Rencontres de Bamako Announces 30 Artists for 2024 Edition
On behalf of the curatorial team, Rencontres de Bamako has announced the selection of 30 artists who will showcase their...
Art The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art Returns Looted Benin Bronzes To The Oba Of Benin
In a historic and symbolic gesture, the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art has returned two looted Benin bronzes...
Art The Redhill Arts Festival Returns For Its Sixth Year
The Redhill Arts Festival is set to return for its sixth year from July 25 to 28 at Redhill School...