Gresham Tapiwa Nyaude (b. 1988) has been named the 2024 FNB Joburg Art Prize winner, solidifying his position as one of the most influential contemporary African artists. The FNB Art Joburg fair, Africa’s longest-running contemporary art fair, opened earlier this month, continuing its tradition of fostering a vibrant art community that celebrates innovation and creativity […]

Ugo Ahiakwo, a dynamic artist, sculptor, and designer, has been named the Grand Prize winner of the 2024 Tilga Art Fund Award, one of the most esteemed accolades in contemporary African art. This honor recognizes Ahiakwo’s significant contributions to the art world and is expected to propel his career to new heights with unparalleled opportunities

The city’s longest-running contemporary art festival, KLA ART, returns for its fifth edition this August, promising a compelling exploration of cultural heritage through the theme “Care Instructions.” Produced by the arts organization 32° East, the festival will run from August 8 to 24, showcasing 21 projects by 29 artists from across East Africa and beyond.

The Contemporary African Photography (CAP) Prize has revealed its winners for 2024, showcasing five groundbreaking projects selected by a panel of 20 international judges. The distinguished artists recognized this year are Lina Geoushy, Ahmed Khirelsid, Tshepiso Moropa, Kriss Munsya, and Farren Van Wyk. Established 13 years ago, the CAP Prize has grown to become a

On behalf of the curatorial team, Rencontres de Bamako has announced the selection of 30 artists who will showcase their work in La Panafricaine, the collective exhibition of the 14th edition of the Bamako Photographic Biennial. This year’s event, set against the vibrant backdrop of Mali’s capital, promises to highlight the extraordinary creative energy that

In a historic and symbolic gesture, the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art has returned two looted Benin bronzes to the Oba of Benin, the royal ruler of the former Benin Empire. This marks the first time a US museum has repatriated artifacts directly to the head of the royal family. The restitution ceremony

The Redhill Arts Festival is set to return for its sixth year from July 25 to 28 at Redhill School in Morningside, Johannesburg. Since its inception in 2017, the festival has grown significantly, celebrating the arts in South Africa. Joseph Gerassi, the executive head at Redhill School and the festival director, announced that this year’s

The supervisory board of Documenta has unveiled a new six-member Finding Committee for the prestigious quinquennial event’s sixteenth edition, set to open in Kassel in 2027. Among the distinguished appointees is Senegalese curator N’Goné Fall, known for her extensive contributions to contemporary African art and cultural policies. N’Goné Fall, who was born in Dakar in

Taiwo Aina, a renowned Nigerian visual storyteller and filmmaker, has been awarded the prestigious Women Photograph Project Grant for 2024. Her compelling project, “Game of Confidence,” was selected from a pool of 1,100 applications submitted by women and nonbinary photographers from around the globe. “Game of Confidence” delves into the lives of six female boxers

FNB Art Joburg is set to make a triumphant return to the Sandton Convention Centre from September 6-8, 2024, for its 17th edition. As a cornerstone of Africa’s contemporary art and culture calendar, this premier event continues to nurture a sustainable ecosystem for African art on the continent and in the diaspora. This year, FNB