Her leadership as a curator, mentor, and institution builder gave African artists spaces to be seen and heard. With her passing, we must build and lead with the same urgency.
Koyo Kouoh, Lesley Lokko, Rujeko Hockleyd and Aindrea Emelife are redefining global art, bringing African women's voices to the forefront.
The British Nigerian artist, who won Silver Lion at the 60th Venice Biennale, roots her work in her relationship with Lagos.
The multimedia artist unveils a tradition that has been pushed to the margins and invites us to enjoy the beauty of Sudanese wedding celebrations.
Over 30 African artists across a range of disciplines, from sculpture to film, sound to artificial intelligence, are slated to present at the 60th Venice Biennale.
Representing Egypt, the artist Wael Shawky will exhibit two musical films, blending historical fact and fiction to invite urgent conversations about our present at the 60th Venice Biennale.
Over half the participants at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale are from Africa or the diaspora, and that’s thanks to its Scottish Ghanaian curator, Lesley Lokko, who’s ensuring the continent isn’t just talked about at this year’s event.
The South African artist's approach to photography is being celebrated throughout this year, at solo exhibitions in the US and UK, group showings, the Venice Biennale and more.
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