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Feb 26
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 24
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 22
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 21
Fine Feathers Don’t Make Fine Birds: A Solo Exhibition by Awanle Ayiboro
Gallery 1957 is currently showing ‘Fine Feathers Don’t Make Fine Birds,’ a solo show by Awanle Ayiboro Hawa Ali. Nana Yaa Poku...

Feb 20
Investec 2025 Opens This Weekend, Here is What to Expect
As the Investec Cape Town Art Fair approaches this weekend, February 21 to 23, 2025, art enthusiasts and collectors are enlivened with...


Feb 19
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 18
ARAK Opens Call For The 2025/26 Curatorial Fellowship Programme
Established in 2020 to support young and mid-career curators based on the African continent, the 2025-2026 iteration is held in...

Feb 17
The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 Breathes New Life Into Artistic Discourse
The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 is set to transform the historic South African town into a living, breathing canvas from February 19 to...

Feb 14
‘Archives and Memories’ Reflects Bisi Silva’s Enduring Legacy
For those who did not know her, Bisi Silva had a major impact on the the Art Sector in Africa. Some would say she was years ahead of her...

Feb 13
Cécile Fakhoury Gallery Shows Goumbé, a Solo Exhibition by Carl Edouard Keita
The Galerie Cécile Fakhoury continues its tradition of showcasing groundbreaking contemporary African art with Goumbé , a captivating new...


Feb 12
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 11
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 7
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 6
Southern Guild Debuts Bold Female Talent at Frieze LA
This year, Southern Guild, a gallery based in Cape Town South Africa and Los Angeles, makes its anticipated debut at Frieze LA.

Feb 6
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 4
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 3
Sotheby’s First Crypto Auction in Saudi Arabia Redefines Art and Innovation
Imagine buying a masterpiece with Bitcoin or Ether.

Feb 2
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 1
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...

Jan 31
Tlhagella: Javett-UP Incubation Programme Opens Call for Submission
Made possible by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), the Javett-UP is launching the Tlhagella Incubation Programme to nurture...
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