The Musée des Civilisations noires in Dakar is excited to present the exhibition “Kehinde Wiley: A Maze of Power,” which will run from May 15 to June 30, 2024. This exhibition was originally created by the Musée du Quai Branly—Jacques Chirac in Paris. The exhibition showcases eleven portraits of African heads of state. These powerful […]
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Senegal’s Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture has announced the postponement of the fifteenth edition of the Dak’Art Biennial of Contemporary African Art. Originally slated to run from May 16 to June 16, this year’s event will now take place from November 7 to December 7. Organizers have cited the need to ensure an exceptional
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ADA Contemporary Art Gallery proudly presents “The Allegory of a Seeker,” a solo exhibition by Ghanaian artist, Abdur Rahman Muhammad, running from April 25th to June 2nd, 2024. Abdur Rahman Muhammad’s art is a blend of Ghana’s history, what’s happening today, and the rhythmic flow of rap music. He wants you to look at his
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Esther Mahlangu, the revered South African artist renowned for her fusion of traditional Ndebele painting with modern automotive design, has been honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by BMW Group South Africa. The accolade was bestowed upon her at the inaugural South African Creative Arts Awards (SACA) held at the Sandton Convention Centre on
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Africans Column had the privilege of interviewing Chantel Akworkor Thompson, the Executive Director of La Foundation for the Arts (LAFA), a newly established organization dedicated to advancing the arts in Ghana. With Safoa Aïsha Cablye-Gaisie as the founder, LAFA aims to provide critical support, professional development tools, and resources for emerging and unrecognized art workers
Kitso Lynn Lelliott from Botswana has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Henrike Grohs Art Award for the year 2024. This award, initiated by the Goethe-Institut in collaboration with the Grohs family, celebrates outstanding artists from the African continent. Kitso Lynn Lelliott will receive a cash prize of 20,000€ along with an additional
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The anticipation is palpable as the inaugural Africell Luanda Feira de Arte / Luanda Art Fair gears up to open its doors from April 19th to 21st at the historic Palácio de Ferro. This landmark event promises to be a celebration of Angola’s rich artistic heritage and a testament to the growing prominence of contemporary
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1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair has unveiled its highly anticipated lineup for the 2024 New York edition, set to captivate audiences from May 1 to May 4. Held at The Starrett-Lehigh Building in Chelsea, the fair promises a vibrant showcase of contemporary African artistry, featuring a diverse array of galleries and immersive programming. Spanning across
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British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE RA returns to London’s artistic landscape with a poignant exhibition titled “Suspended States” at Serpentine South Gallery, marking his first solo showcase in a London public institution in over 20 years. Running from April 12th to September 1st, 2024, the exhibition offers a captivating journey through Shonibare’s multidisciplinary practice, inviting
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The 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, slated from April 20 to November 24, 2024, curated by Adriano Pedrosa under the theme “Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere,” promises a global celebration of artistic diversity and innovation. Amidst this grandeur, the African continent asserts its presence with twelve pavilions showcasing the rich tapestry
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