The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair recently announced its 2024 edition, held at The Starrett-Lehigh Building in Chelsea, New York, from May 1 to May 4. Featuring a press preview on May 1 and a VIP ...

The thesis is an inquiry into modern art in sub-Saharan Africa, its genesis and initial stages during colonial rule and the early phase of independence, and into the impact on its trajectory of a ...

Featuring artists from 16 African countries, the exhibition forms the cultural centerpiece of the summit and showcases the ...

Curved lines and block colors in shades of orange, yellow and blue create the image of an artist, framed by a border of abstract shapes. Look a little closer and you can see the artist’s beret with ...

Founded in 2011, OOA Gallery (Out of Africa Gallery) maintains a mission of fostering and promoting contemporary African art, working closely with a diverse roster of artists and developing ...

The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize, designed to elevate the work of contemporary African artists, has found its latest artist to thrust into the spotlight. Inspired by Moroccan architecture and ...

Contemporary African Art finds itself in a unique point in history. The continent having recovered from imperialism just over five decades ago (for many of the African countries), grapples with how ...

“African art.” American audiences for generations have been conditioned to connect that phrase with items like wood carvings, masks, and shields. The “African art” galleries at most museums are full ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Chadd Scott covers the intersection of art and travel. Cape Town gallery Southern Guild makes history on February 22, 2024, when ...

RABAT, Morocco — Two years after the earthquake that shook Marrakech and damaged some of its most renowned landmarks, the city’s cultural institutions are showing signs of renewal. Chief among them is ...

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