Dive into the enigmatic world of “So it appears”: Contemporary African art on display at VCU’s ICA
"So It Appears" is on view at the Virginia Commonwealth University Museum of Contemporary Art (ICA at VCU) from February 24 through July 16, 2023. Occupying multiple spaces and galleries…
RAS SANKARA: The emergence of an exceptional talent in African contemporary art – Winner of the Ellipse 2023 Prize
On June 7, 2023, in line with expectations, the members of the jury announced the name of the Togolese artist who had captivated the public with his or her creations…
“Hair, Concrete Iron and Cloth”: Three african artists reinvent contemporary art in Abidjan
From May 11 to June 24, 2023, Galerie LouiSimone Guirandou, located in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, is hosting a group exhibition entitled "Regards Contemporains". This exhibition brings together three contemporary African…
Artistic journey to the heart of diversity and solidarity: Kifouli Dossou’s captivating exhibition at ATLANTIC Artspace in Ouidah
In the vast landscape of contemporary African art, Kifouli Dossou stands out for his mastery of Guèlèdè mask sculpture. Originally from Agonli Covè, this talented artist has turned a family…
Exploring black narratives: Dialogues between Faith Ringgold and Hank Willis Thomas at the Goodman Gallery
The Goodman Gallery, located in Cape Town, South Africa, is currently hosting an exhibition entitled "Faith Ringgold & Hank Willis Thomas: Freedom is Going Home". This exhibition highlights an intergenerational…
A captivating journey through the artistic realm of Wura-Natasha Ogunji at New York’s Fridman Gallery
Wura-Natasha Ogunji, a leading figure in contemporary African art, is set to captivate art lovers with her inaugural solo exhibition entitled "Cake" at New York's prestigious Fridman Gallery. From May…
Explore African cultural and spiritual identity through the contemporary art of five black women artists
Until July 1, 2023, the M.Bassy eV in Hamburg, Germany, is hosting an immersive group exhibition by female artists Karimah Ashadu, Buhlebezwe Siwani , Zohra Opoku , Zana 'Ndebele Superhero'…
Beyond Tradition: The startling evolution of contemporary African art
After publishing the article "What is Contemporary African Art?", highlighting this notion as representative of art across 54 countries and its diaspora spawned by colonialism, it is important to focus…
Isaac Julien: a bridge between art and activism in contemporary African expression
Renowned British artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien takes center stage at Tate Britain in the first major exhibition devoted to his influential work in the United Kingdom. Spanning four decades,…
Discover the finalists of the Prix Ellipse 2023: Revelation of Togolese contemporary Art
A country's artistic talent is showcased each year in France through the Prix Ellipse, contemporary art competition. This artistic event, which showcases many of the selected country's contemporary artists, aims…