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Africans at Venice Biennale 2026: Issa Samb — The Artist Whose Practice Refused to End

Africans at Venice Biennale 2026: Issa Samb — The Artist Whose Practice Refused to End

The inclusion of Issa Samb in In Minor Keys, the 61st edition of the Venice Biennale, extends beyond representation; it...

April 3, 2026
Kaloki Nyamai Studio: A Contemporary Sanctuary for Art in Nairobi Designed by Adjaye Associates

Kaloki Nyamai Studio: A Contemporary Sanctuary for Art in Nairobi Designed by Adjaye Associates

In the wooded suburb of Karen in Nairobi, a new architectural work by David Adjaye and Adjaye Associates unfolds with...

April 1, 2026
Africans at Venice Biennale 2026: Bodys Isek Kingelez and the Architecture of Utopia

Africans at Venice Biennale 2026: Bodys Isek Kingelez and the Architecture of Utopia

The inclusion of Bodys Isek Kingelez in In Minor Keys, the 61st edition of the Venice Biennale, unfolds as both...

April 1, 2026
From Market Waste to Modular Design: Paul Yakubu’s Lagos-Made Isẹn Seat Reimagines Discarded Paper Tubes as Furniture

From Market Waste to Modular Design: Paul Yakubu’s Lagos-Made Isẹn Seat Reimagines Discarded Paper Tubes as Furniture

In 2025, Lagos-based designer Paul Yakubu introduces the Isẹn Seat, a thoughtful and materially inventive bench that transforms discarded paper...

March 19, 2026
Maher Abdel Nour: Egypt’s Master Set Designer Who Built the Visual World of Cinema

Maher Abdel Nour: Egypt’s Master Set Designer Who Built the Visual World of Cinema

Within the history of Egyptian cinema, few figures shaped the visual language of film environments as extensively as Maher Abdel...

March 16, 2026
Ghanaian Designer Belle Yemofio Triumphs in Milan, Wins Prestigious Residential Innovation Award at Italy International Design Awards

Ghanaian Designer Belle Yemofio Triumphs in Milan, Wins Prestigious Residential Innovation Award at Italy International Design Awards

Ghanaian designer Belle Yemofio has achieved a major international milestone after winning a prestigious design prize in Milan, while also earning a nomination...

March 14, 2026

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20 African Gallerists Shaping African Art

20 African Gallerists Shaping African Art

Each week, Africans Column curates a special list to celebrate Africans making a significant impact in the fields of art,...

November 5, 2024
Top 20 Architectural Heritage Sites in Africa: A Journey Through History and Design

Top 20 Architectural Heritage Sites in Africa: A Journey Through History and Design

Africa's architectural heritage is a testament to the continent's rich cultural, historical, and artistic traditions. From ancient civilizations to colonial...

October 22, 2024
9 African Curators Shaping The African Art Scene

9 African Curators Shaping The African Art Scene

In recent years, the global art scene has seen an increasing recognition of African and diasporic voices, thanks in large...

October 17, 2024

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SO ART Gallery at the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Marrakech

SO ART Gallery at the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Marrakech

SO ART Gallery is pleased to announce its participation in the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Marrakech, taking place from...

February 4, 2026
Mous Lamrabat Takes Over The Mellah During 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair

Mous Lamrabat Takes Over The Mellah During 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair

On the occasion of the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, Moroccan photographer Mous Lamrabat, in partnership with Loft Art Gallery,...

February 2, 2026
Think Out of the Blue: A Collective Exhibition at 1-54 Marrakech, Booth 4, La Mamounia

Think Out of the Blue: A Collective Exhibition at 1-54 Marrakech, Booth 4, La Mamounia

As part of the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Marrakech, La Galerie 38 presents Think Out of the Blue, a collective exhibition...

January 30, 2026

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