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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 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 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
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 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 28
Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2025 Program Highlight and List of Exhibitors
Investec Cape Town Art Fair, which takes place from 21 to 23 February 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) has...


Jan 26
David Adjaye’s Vision for Ghana’s $400m National Cathedral Stalled by Controversy and Probes
The National Cathedral of Ghana, an ambitious $400 million project in Accra designed by the globally renowned architect David Adjaye, is...


Jan 20
Frieze LA 2025 Revives Art and Community After Wildfires
In the wake of devastating wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles, the city's art community understood their role in the healing and...

Jan 18
Africa Basel Art Fair Opens Applications
The city of Basel, Switzerland will be experiencing a new entrant into the events that happen around the famous Art Basel art fair, and...


Jan 18
Yemisi Shyllon Museum Names New Advisory Board Chairman
The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) has announced the appointment of Mr. Adedotun Sulaiman as the new Chairman of its Advisory...


Jan 18
CCA Lagos to Reopen with Tribute Exhibition to Bisi Silva
The Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos ( CCA Lagos ),is set to reopen next month with an exhibition titled ‘Archives and Memories’....

Jan 16
Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2025 Announces Shortlist
The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize (NSAAP) 2025, sponsored by Schroders, and presented by Norval Foundation and The Sovereign Art...


Jan 15
Major Art Fairs Kicking Off 2025
Art fairs continue to be pivotal in the global art market, offering investors, collectors, and enthusiasts opportunities to explore new...


Jan 10
After the Red Moon: El Anatsui Works Begin Global Tour in China
The Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) has become a portal into the transformative artistry of El Anatsui, the Ghanaian sculptor whose work...
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