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Jan 18, 2024
Lesley Lokko Awarded 2024 RIBA Royal Gold Medal
Professor Lesley Lokko, acclaimed Ghanaian-Scottish architect, educator, author and curator, will receive this year’s Royal Gold Medal...


Dec 31, 2023
10 Top Stories in 2023 that got us talking!
It was a great year for African Art! With so much happening in the Art Industry, African art and artists had extraordinary achievements...


Dec 19, 2023
Johanes Francis Kuwornu becomes the new Director of Noldor Residency
Johanes Francis Kuwornu becomes the new Director at Noldor Residency succeeding Joseph Awuah-Darko, who has transitioned to the role of...


Dec 14, 2023
Tschabalala Self's Portrait of Nicki Minaj features on Digital Vogue Cover
Tschabalala Self, One of the most in-demand artists working today, captures the essences of Queen of Rap, Nicki Minaj, who recently...


Dec 2, 2023
The Art Report Africa Prize!
Calling all Artists, Photographers and sculptors from Nigeria! Join the Art Report Africa Competition and stand the chance of winning a...


Nov 30, 2023
4 Blockbuster Movies That Richly Showcased African Culture on the Silver Screen
Movies have the power to transport us to different times and parts of the world, engaging us in diverse cultures. In recent years, there...


Nov 29, 2023
Power Couple Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Will Showcase Their Art Collection at the Brooklyn Museum
Feb 10–Jul 7, 2024 | The Brooklyn Museum This coming February, the Brooklyn Museum will showcase a significant selection of their artwork...

Nov 17, 2023
Black Rock Senegal Applications Are Open!
The open call for applications for the 2024-2025 cycle of Black Rock Senegal are now open until January 15, 2024. Located in the capital...

Nov 16, 2023
Julie Mehretu's shatters African Art Auction record again!
Julie Mehretu's 'Walkers With the Dawn and Morning' is an undoubted masterpiece-and resulted in a new auction record for the artist when...


Nov 10, 2023
Rare African Mask at the Center of Fierce Multimillion-Dollar Legal Battle and Repatriation Efforts
A rare 19th-century Ngil mask from Gabon is at the center of a fierce multimillion-dollar lawsuit that involves an elderly French couple,...


Oct 3, 2023
Diébédo Francis Kéré wins 2023 Praemium Imperiale Award
Burkinabè architect Diébédo Francis Kéré has been named the 2023 architecture laureate for the Praemium Imperiale awards by the Japan Art...


Sep 21, 2023
The Moroccan Earthquake and Its Impact on Morocco's heritage sites
On September 8, 2023, Morocco was struck by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake, resulting in substantial damage to the nation's cultural...


Jul 26, 2023
Prince Gyasi Becomes The First African Photographer To Shoot The Pirelli Calendar
For the first time in its history, the Pirelli calendar will be shot by a Black African photographer–Ghanaian-born and based visual...


Jul 15, 2023
The Brooklyn Public Library Opens For Jay Z - Launching of ‘The Book Of Hov’
The Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) has opened its doors to a remarkable exhibition honouring one of the most influential figures in...


Jul 8, 2023
U.S. Authorities Indict A 25-Year-Old Man Accused Of Stealing $450,000 Worth Of Cryptocurrency
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the indictment of Soufiane Oulahyane, a Moroccan national, for allegedly stealing...


Jul 4, 2023
Ghanaian-British architect David Adjaye Relinquishes Roles after Accusations of sexual Misconduct
The prominent architect Sir David Adjaye has been accused of sexual misconduct by three former employees. The claims were reported first...
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