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Koyo Kouoh, Visionary Curator and Advocate for African Art, Dies at 58
Koyo Kouoh, the esteemed Cameroonian-born curator and director of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town,...
3 days ago1 min read
Are There Regulations Governing the African Art Market?
A publication by the Ben Enwonwu Foundation lamented that a wave of counterfeit Ben Enwonwu paintings had once inundated the art market,...
May 88 min read
Golden Light Through Fracture: The Radical Tenderness of Ayo Folayan
“In every frame, I’m asking: What does it mean to be seen on your terms? And what happens when we start celebrating identity not as...
Apr 256 min read
Call for Partnerships: Film Residency for Young Women Filmmakers in Africa Extends Deadline
UNESCO is inviting not-for-profit organizations and institutions operating in Africa to partner in designing and implementing a four-week...
Apr 71 min read
Athol Fugard, South African Theater artist Who Confronted Apartheid, Dies at 92
Athol Fugard, South Africa's most prominent dramatist, has passed away at the age of 92. Known for his powerful works that explored the...
Mar 203 min read
Lagos Gallery Weekend Unveils 2025 Edition: Celebrating Art, Culture, and Lagos
Lagos Gallery Weekend (LGW) announces its 2nd upcoming edition, a citywide celebration of art, culture, and community. Scheduled to...
Mar 203 min read
+234 Art Fair 2025 sets the stage for a New Patronage Era
The Nigerian art scene continues to gain momentum as one of Africa’s most vibrant cultural hubs, and the upcoming +234 Art Fair 2025 is...
Mar 173 min read
291 Galleries Set for Art Basel 2025 as Fair Introduces New Section
Art Basel has unveiled the lineup for its 2025 edition in Basel, Switzerland, set to take place from June 19–22, with preview days on...
Mar 153 min read
FEMMES: Pharrell Williams' Free Group Show at Galerie Perrotin
Galerie Perrotin is set to show FEMMES , a group exhibition curated by Pharrell Williams, featuring nearly 40 artists. Running from March...
Mar 122 min read
Tyburn Foundation Unveils Landmark Residency Programme for African Artists in Spring 2025
The Tyburn Foundation is delighted to announce its international residency programme, launching Spring 2025, to promote artistic...
Mar 114 min read
Omenaa Mensah Joins Tate’s Africa Acquisitions Committee, Becoming The First Polish Member
Polish philanthropist and art advocate Omenaa Mensah, of Ghanaian heritage, has been invited to join the prestigious Africa Acquisitions...
Mar 102 min read
Koyo Kouoh Joins Jury for Art Basel’s New Awards Program
Art Basel has unveiled its latest initiative—the Art Basel Awards —a groundbreaking recognition platform set to spotlight artists,...
Mar 72 min read
The Soul of a Rug: Mina Abouzahra’s Textile Diplomacy in Marrakech
Mina Abouzahra, the Dutch-Moroccan textile designer, has transformed the historic Bahia Palace in Marrakech into a portal between past...
Mar 53 min read
AMIAF 2025 Set to Spotlight the Business of Art in a Global Market
The Artmiabo International Art Festival (AMIAF) is set to return for its fourth edition, bringing together artists, collectors, and...
Mar 43 min read
Lubaina Himid Becomes the Second Black Woman to Lead the British Pavilion for the 2026 Venice Biennale
Lubaina Himid, a distinguished British artist whose career skyrocketed after her Turner Prize win in 2017, is set to represent the UK at...
Feb 262 min read
Netherlands to Return 119 Benin Bronzes
The Netherlands has announced plans to repatriate 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a significant moment in the ongoing global...
Feb 242 min read
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