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“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Senegalese Curator N’goné Fall Appointed To Documenta 16 Finding Committee
The supervisory board of Documenta has unveiled a new six-member Finding Committee for the prestigious quinquennial event's sixteenth edition, set...
Nigerian Visual Storyteller Taiwo Aina Receives Women Photograph Project 2024 Grant
Taiwo Aina, a renowned Nigerian visual storyteller and filmmaker, has been awarded the prestigious Women Photograph Project Grant for 2024....
FNB Art Joburg Returns to Sandton for its 17th Edition
FNB Art Joburg is set to make a triumphant return to the Sandton Convention Centre from September 6-8, 2024, for...
British-Ghanaian Artist and Filmmaker Larry Achiampong Nominated for 2024 Jarman Film Award
British-Ghanaian artist and filmmaker Larry Achiampong has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 Jarman Film Award. Achiampong, celebrated for his...
Nobel Koty Wins Ellipse Prize 2024 For His Introspective Self-Portraits
In a significant recognition of Beninese artistry, Nobel Koty has been awarded the prestigious Ellipse Prize 2024 for his evocative...
Sudanese-Norwegian Artist and Activist Ahmed Umar Wins Prestigious Baloise Art Prize at Art Basel 2024
The 25th annual Baloise Art Prize, presented by the Swiss banking and insurance group in collaboration with Art Basel, has...
Zimbabwean Artist Tawanda Takura Wins 2024 Cassirer Welz Award
Bag Factory Artists’ Studios, in collaboration with Strauss & Co. Education and Fine Art Auctioneers, proudly announces Charles Mukucha Tawanda...