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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,...
May 12


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 8


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 25


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 7


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 20


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 20


+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 17


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 15


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 12


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

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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,...
May 12


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 8
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