LATEST ON AFRICAN ART

Somalia’s National Museum Welcomes First International Contemporary Art Exhibition in Three Decades
In a remarkable display of resilience and artistic revival, the Somali National Museum in Mogadishu played host to its inaugural...

Mr. Eazi Launches International Exhibition of African Art Alongside New Album
Renowned Afrobeats star Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known by his stage name Mr. Eazi, is set to make a groundbreaking impact...

Ghanaian Artist Prince Gyasi Chosen to Photograph Vibrant and Culturally Rich 2024 Pirelli Calendar
Accra-born and based visual artist Prince Gyasi, renowned for his vibrant and captivating images taken primarily in his hometown, has...

THE FUTURE IS AFRICA – FILM FESTIVAL IN BERLIN
On Thursday, June 29, 2023, the second edition of the children and youth film festival The Future is Africa will start in...

Sharjah Biennial 15: An Extensive Program of Performances, Films, Talks, and Learning Activities
Sharjah Biennial continues its compelling selection of film screenings, performances, online talks and workshops as part of the 15th edition...

Samuel Fosso wins the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2023
Samuel Fosso wins the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2023. The photographer was announced as the 2023 winner of the prestigious...

Goodbye Julia, the First Sudanese Film to be Screened at Cannes Film Festival
The Sudanese film industry celebrates a groundbreaking moment as "Goodbye Julia," the debut feature film by director Mohamed Kordofani, becomes...

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Returns to New York with Impressive Lineup of Galleries and Artists
The highly anticipated annual 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is set to make a grand return to New York with...

Meet Mbongeni Buthelezi: The South African artist turning plastic into portraits
While other artists might use watercolors or oil paints, Mbongeni Buthelezi uses waste plastics to create highly textured portraits at...

Senegalese Artist Alioune Diagne announced the Public Vote Prize Winner for The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize
Norval Foundation and The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF), together with supporters Sotheby’s and the Africa Centre, announce Alioune Diagne (b....

Nigerian Museum EMOWAA Appoints Chike Okeke-Agulu and Aindrea Emelife as senior advisor and Curator
The EMOWAA (Edo Museum of West African Art) Trust announces the appointments of Professor Chika Okeke-Agulu, Nigerian art historian and...

The Republic of Benin Is Getting Its First-Ever National Pavilion at the 2024 Venice Biennale
The Republic of Benin announced its first-ever national pavilion at the 2024 edition of the Venice Biennale, which will be...