By Johnny EdwardFor nearly two decades, Artcolony Gallery has been at the forefront of promoting contemporary African art, providing a platform for both emerging and established artists.Established in ...

In Morocco's tourist hub of Marrakesh, a contemporary art fair has energised the local creative scene, drawing on the famed ...

For some, Africa has an unfortunate reputation. Outdated stereotypes abound of poverty and people living in mud huts while ...

However, a special group of painters concentrates on the continent's rich herbal landscapes, highlighting Africa's beautiful and medicinally potent flora through their art. This article delves ...

“For example, there was a fantastic show that I helped organize on the Medu Art Ensemble, which is an anti-apartheid South African artist collective, a few years ago. But on this scale, to my ...

Africa’s economic landscape ended 2024 on a positive trajectory, with several economies showing signs of recovery. Economic imbalances are improving, and significant strides have been made to address ...

Africa Restored (Cheryl as Cleopatra) by Kerry James Marshall is on view as part of “Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica” at the Art Institute of Chicago. Using his ...

WEST AFRICA has long been a source of booze. In Yoruba mythology Obatala, a deity sent to create humans, stumbled on palm wine and fell into a drunken slumber before completing the task.

Creating African-inspired greeting cards is a beautiful art form that combines cultural aesthetics with personal creativity. This article delves into the process of designing these one-of-a-kind ...

the most attractive city in Africa – a mixture of outspoken murals, art deco hotels and cool post-modern social housing traced the country’s colourful past. Painters crafted in cafes and poets ...

Wang’s visits to Namibia, the Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria set the tone for key African aspirations for relations with China in 2025. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi (left ...