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5 days ago
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...

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5 days ago
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...
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