The following is a curated list of resources that showcase the work of contemporary African visual artists. Each entry includes the artist’s name, country of origin, a brief description of their ...

In honor of Billboard Africa launching, here's a look back at some of the historic firsts African artists have accomplished. By Heran Mamo Billboard is continuing to expand its global footprint with ...

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 ...

Hailing from Dakar, Senegal, contemporary artist Soly Cissé maintains a practice unrestricted by disciplinary boundaries. Working across painting, sculpture, drawing, and assemblage, the context and ...

This year at Frieze Los Angeles, the BMW Group debuted a new one-of-a-kind color-changing car developed with art from South African artist Esther Mahlangu that synergizes art, design, and technology.

Talking with Touria El Glaoui, its founder, about making a real difference in the careers of African artists. By Seph Rodney See more of our coverage in your search results.Encuentra más de nuestra ...

Burna Boy lives up to his name as the African giant. The Grammy award-winning singer made history as the first African artist to sell out a stadium show in the United States. Read more details about ...

Of the Milwaukee Art Museum’s 200 docents, and the 80 actively giving tours, only two are Black. They believe they have a ...

Two African artists are currently showing their work at galleries in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood. South African artist, healer and spiritual leader Andile Dyalvane is showing a series of ...

A significant collection of traditional African art has had a home in Canada for almost a hundred years. At Agnes Etherington Art Centre, we are working on new, more hospitable practices of care for ...

A version of this article originally appeared in The Back Room, our lively recap funneling only the week’s must-know art industry intel into a nimble read you’ll actually enjoy. Artnet News Pro ...

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway in Mexico, the opening ceremony will honor nations from around the globe. But which artist has been chosen to perform South Africa's national anthem before the ...