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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 11


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 10


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 7


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 5


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 4


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 26


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 24


The 8th Edition of the LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize Announces Its Finalists
The Eighth edition of the LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize is positioned to be a landmark celebration of modern craftsmanship. This year, a...
Feb 22


Modupeola Fadugba awarded the 2025 Norval Sovereign African Art Prize
Nigerian artist, Modupeola Fadugba , has been awarded the Grand Prize for the 2025 Norval Sovereign African Art Prize for her painting,...
Feb 19


When We See Us: A Century of Black Figuration in Painting
At a time when conversations about diversity, representation, and identity are more important than ever, Bozar’s latest exhibition When...
Feb 12


National Gallery of Art Nigeria Partners With Atsur Technologies to Create a Digital Archive of 3000 Nigerian Artworks
The National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Nigeria has taken a significant step towards preserving and promoting the nation's rich artistic...
Feb 11


1952 Africa Foundation Launches Annual $15,000 Chizi Wigwe Art Prize for African Futurism: Call for Applications
The 1952 Africa Foundation has announced the launch of the Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism, a transformative initiative that...
Feb 7


Tate Acquires Amoako Boafo's 'Blank Stare' at 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in Marrakech
Amoako Boafo's painting Blank Stare (2021), an oil on paper work measuring 100 x 70 cm, was acquired by the Tate during the 1-54...
Feb 6


The Cape of Arts: 10 Reasons to Visit Cape Town This February 2025
What many visitors are still discovering is its thriving arts and culture scene, which Time Out ranked “highest in the world for its quality
Feb 4


A WORLD IN COMMON: Contemporary African Photography-Group Show
Curated by Osei Bonsu, curator of international art at Tate Modern, and Cale Garrido, guest curator at the C/O Berlin Foundation, A World...
Feb 2


The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy Launches the Reimagining Hope Residency
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, in collaboration with MADhouse is proud to announce the launch...
Feb 1


Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2025 Program Highlight and List of Exhibitors
Investec Cape Town Art Fair, which takes place from 21 to 23 February 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) has...
Jan 28


David Adjaye’s Vision for Ghana’s $400m National Cathedral Stalled by Controversy and Probes
The National Cathedral of Ghana, an ambitious $400 million project in Accra designed by the globally renowned architect David Adjaye, is...
Jan 26


Frieze LA 2025 Revives Art and Community After Wildfires
In the wake of devastating wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles, the city's art community understood their role in the healing and...
Jan 20


Africa Basel Art Fair Opens Applications
The city of Basel, Switzerland will be experiencing a new entrant into the events that happen around the famous Art Basel art fair, and...
Jan 18
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