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Ravelle Pillay: Idyll | Chisenhale Gallery

February 24–April 23, 2023 | London, United Kingdom Idyll – a peaceful or picturesque scene, typically idealised – is the title of...

Kami Gahiga joins 1-54 Contemporary Art Fair team as Head of Galleries and VIP Relations

Feb 17, 2023

Kami Gahiga joins 1-54 Contemporary Art Fair team as Head of Galleries and VIP Relations

London-based art advisor and curator, Kami Gahiga will join leading art fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora

The Art of Style: Inside André Leon Talley's Iconic Collection

Feb 15, 2023

The Art of Style: Inside André Leon Talley's Iconic Collection

Remembering André Leon Talley at His Estate Sale Preview at Christie’s This weekend, the Late fashion icon André Leon Talley's collection...

Bodies! Bodies! Bodies!: Let this be a sign | Rele Gallery

Feb 12, 2023

Bodies! Bodies! Bodies!: Let this be a sign | Rele Gallery

February 12–March 18, 2023 | Lagos, Nigeria Rele Gallery, Lagos is pleased to present Bodies! Bodies! Bodies! a group exhibition of...

Unlocking Your Potential: A Guide to Monetising Your Art Career

Feb 10, 2023

Unlocking Your Potential: A Guide to Monetising Your Art Career

Are you ready to turn your passion for visual art into a profitable career? As a visual artist, you possess a unique talent that has the...

Feb 10, 2023

Hank Willis Thomas Joins Pace Gallery

Celebrating Equality and Challenging Stereotypes Through Art Hank Willis Thomas, 2020 | Photo:Jeff Vespa Pace Gallery, which represents...

Feb 9, 2023

1-54 Marrakech Returns!

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair announces the anticipated return of the Marrakech fair from 9-12 February 2023.

The Embrace: A Controversial Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King in Boston

Feb 6, 2023

The Embrace: A Controversial Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King in Boston

Beyond tribute…a testament to the power of love Have you ever wondered what it would be like to witness a symbol of love and resilience...

Basquiat: Young King Exhibition at Sotheby's LA | Exploring Jean-Michel Basquiat's Legacy

Feb 2, 2023

Basquiat: Young King Exhibition at Sotheby's LA | Exploring Jean-Michel Basquiat's Legacy

February 15–March 17 2023 | Los Angeles This weekend, Sotheby’s Los Angeles opened, Basquiat: Young King, featuring the work of the...

3 Books to read on Navigating the intricacies of the Contemporary Art Market

Feb 2, 2023

3 Books to read on Navigating the intricacies of the Contemporary Art Market

The process of entering the art world and forging a career can be fraught with obstacles to overcome. In order to make it simple for...

Joseph Chisom Bright: In honour of Nwanyi Mbaise | ADA Accra

Feb 1, 2023

Joseph Chisom Bright: In honour of Nwanyi Mbaise | ADA Accra

February 1–March 26, 2023 | Accra, Ghana Bright engages his viewers with large colour scapes, triggering aesthetic exuberance and...

Forbes 30 Under 30 Art and Design Pioneers of 2022

Jan 29, 2023

Forbes 30 Under 30 Art and Design Pioneers of 2022

Discovering the Most Promising Emerging Artists and Designers

The High Museum's Driskell 2023 Prize Awarded to Ebony G. Patterson

Jan 22, 2023

The High Museum's Driskell 2023 Prize Awarded to Ebony G. Patterson

Amoako Boafo Just Opened a New Residency Program and Exhibition Space in His Hometown of Accra to Support Fellow Artists.

Osei Bonsu Named VIA Curatorial Fellowship 2023 Recipient

Jan 21, 2023

Osei Bonsu Named VIA Curatorial Fellowship 2023 Recipient

Dennis Osadebe: DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PRAY? | KÖNIG GALERIE

Jan 21, 2023

Dennis Osadebe: DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PRAY? | KÖNIG GALERIE

January 20–February 18, 2023 KÖNIG GALERIE is pleased to present the first solo show in Berlin by Dennis Osadebe, DO YOU KNOW HOW TO...

The Roots of Our Hands, Deep as Revolt: Entangled Colonialities of the Green

Jan 14, 2023

The Roots of Our Hands, Deep as Revolt: Entangled Colonialities of the Green

An Installation: Challenging the Colonial Narratives of Nature and Culture What does it mean to be green in a world that has been shaped...

Ming Smith, A Trailblazer in Photography and Visual Arts, Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award

Jan 14, 2023

Ming Smith, A Trailblazer in Photography and Visual Arts, Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award

A Beacon of Black Excellence: Celebrating the Struggle and Survival of Visual Artists Through the Lens of Ming Smith's Inspiring Career…...

Artist & Researcher, Emma Wolukau-Wanambwa, Dies at 46

Jan 12, 2023

Artist & Researcher, Emma Wolukau-Wanambwa, Dies at 46

A new survey of the Finnish artist’s work revives the urge to revisit the world of the Moomins

Michelle Commander Named Deputy Director of the NMAAHC

Jan 11, 2023