African creativity at its peak: discover the most influential African artists of 2023
Contemporary African art is gaining momentum on the global art scene. This art form is increasingly appreciated for its unique creativity, cultural richness and ability to provoke thought on important…
Turn your vision into reality with Building Beyond: Open applications for designers in Africa
Contemporary African art is a growing field, increasingly recognized for its diversity and cultural richness. If you are an artist, designer or mid-career creative with 5-10 years of experience in…
Eduardo Kobra: the Brazilian artist who leaves his mark in Cotonou
African street art, especially murals, is becoming increasingly popular and attractive to international artists. On May 3, 2023, Eduardo Kobra inaugurated a 520 square meter mural in Cotonou as part…
CONTACT Sociabank Photography Festival: A Celebration of Contemporary Photographic Art
Every May, the non-profit professional photography organization Contact, in partnership with ScotiaBank, presents the CONTACT Photography Festival. This year, the 27th edition of the festival highlights over 170 exhibitions of…
Vibrant Past, Vibrant Future: The Emergence of Contemporary African Art
The definition of contemporary African art is complex due to the diversity of countries, lifestyles, customs, traditions and social conceptions in each region. In addition, the legacy of the diaspora…
Discover the contemporary African artists presented by LouiSimone Guirandou Gallery at 1-54
LouiSimone Guirandou Gallery will be showcasing the work of four artists at the upcoming New York edition of the 1-54 African contemporary art fair from May 18-21, 2023. The fair,…
Collage, Memory and Identity: Kudzanai-Violet Hwami’s “A Making of Ghosts” exhibition at Victoria Miro Gallery
Kudzanai-Violet Hwami's exhibition "A Making of Ghosts" at Victoria Miro in London through May 13, 2023, presents a collection of new works that explore memory and grief through a combination…
Kapwani Kiwanga: The New Voice of Canadian Contemporary Art
Kapwani Kiwanga, a renowned Franco-Canadian artist, is presenting her first major exhibition in Canada titled "Remediation" at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Toronto. The exhibition runs until July…
Exploring Nature: Keren Lasme invites us to contemplate with her first solo exhibition
Galerie Labaraque in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, is currently presenting Keren Lasme's solo exhibition, entitled "Et si on prenait le temps... d'être présent." This exhibition, which runs from April 7 to…
Collin Sekajugo: Exploring the duality of identity through contemporary African art
Contemporary African artists strive to identify art as a profound and particularly sensitive means of expression. Today, this cultural method is used to denounce the realities of African life and…