The exhibition Inscribing meaning will explore the relationships between African art, language, graphic systems and the written word. It focuses on the history of particular African scripts, including ...

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 ...

Ghanaian graphic designer Felix Frimpong has emerged as the winner of the Borderless Africa Logo Competition, organised by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN), after a rigorous evaluation of entries ...

As the second Parisian edition of the 1-54 African contemporary art fair gets underway (from 7 to 10 April 2022, at Christie’s), which will include 23 international galleries, the French capital can ...

“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 ...

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 ...

African cultures have been a "decisive agent for creation" in Latin America. Some of the most important artists in Latin America have been profoundly influenced by the power of African cultures ...

I don’t know yet that there is such a thing as African LGBTQ art history,” says curator and author Serubiri Moses. Moses is a ...

Abidjan, Dakar and Paris: the Ivory Coast-based art gallery owner Cécile Fakhoury today runs three eponymous spaces in three different world capitals dedicated to artists from the African continent, ...

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