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12 February 2018
Kehinde Wiley's Official Portrait of Barack Obama Has Been Revealed
The National Portrait Gallery unveiled portraits—by two black artists—of the former president and first lady Michelle Obama today.
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Arts + Culture
28 April 2017
15 African Artists To Follow On Instagram Now
A list of 15 African artists who are captivating us with their gallery-worthy Instagram feeds.
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15 April 2017
OkayAfrica's Weekend Guide
There’s a deluge of cool events happening across Africa and the diaspora this weekend and OkayAfrica’s weekend guide is where you’ll find them.
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15 April 2017
The Stories You Need to Know
Get your daily fix of what's hot on the continent and the diaspora.
Arts + Culture
16 October 2016
African Art Fairs Like 1:54 Are Transcending Boundaries
Fairs like 1:54 challenge society to pursue a wider definition of “Africa” that embraces and frees the continent from its historical baggage.
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11 December 2015
Fade To Black: On The State Of Artists Of Color At Art Basel
Kehinde Wiley, Hank Willis Thomas, Renee Cox and more speak on the state of artists of color at Art Basel.
Arts + Culture
18 October 2013
LargeUp Feature: Kehinde Wiley Takes On Jamaica
Kehinde Wiley takes his classic nobility portraits to Jamaica, view his entire new exhibit.
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