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Nigerian artist Adekunle Adeleke is the masterful hand behind the cover art for Mary-Alice Daniel's forthcoming book A Coastline Is an Immeasurable Thing.As we noted in our "22 Best African Book Covers of 2022" list, the cover of Daniel's book is "a stunning display of colors with bold imagery." ...

I’ve always found the artistic process intriguing. There is something mighty about being able to fill a blank page, a black canvas, or conceptualizing music from a single note. I view artists as magicians, weaving magic with project producing purpose-driven narratives that stay true to their being.

Contemporary African Art is difficult to categorize just as singularly defining 'art' in the 21st Century is virtually impossible. In fact, most art directors, curators and historians would today be extremely hesitant to commit to such a definition.

The book pays homage to Africa’s flourishing creative scene, celebrating the ways practitioners are balancing tradition and modernity...

Are cultural institutions like galleries and museums a waste of money, a drain on state coffers? Or do art and culture have inherent, substantive and valuable functions in society?

African entrepreneurs are integrating their businesses with the metaverse to stay relevant in a rapidly changing environment due to its great potential. Though just gaining ground on the continent, it is considered the next big thing after the internet.

Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2023: February 17–19...

Design and creativity can be drivers of progress and social change. Working with mayors and creative pioneers, we are exploring this often untapped potential that could make a positive impact on economies and societies.

Translating to “homegrown”, issue one of Gida features contributors, artists and designers from West Africa. We speak to founder and co-editor Momo Hassan-Odukale and co-editor Mira Makadia about their journey so far.

Here's what you can expect at this year's NEXT22 Trade Exhibition – a showcase of more than 25 top designers at Decorex Cape Town.

Startup Story Umutoni Thuku-Benzinge is the founder and creative director of Umutoni, a luxury jewelry brand where every piece is handmade with love by the best artisans from the heart of Kenya. She is on a mission to empower the disenfranchised through her ethically driven jewellery.

  With its first-ever exhibition on African fashion, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London (known as the V&A), the world’s largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design established 170 years ago , attempts to address its colonial past.

Andile Langa’s platform looks to revolutionise how art is collected and sourced while appealing to what he calls a new generation of art collectors.

Dr Erica de Greef, co-founder of the African Fashion Research Institute, discusses her recent publications and what it means to be a decolonial fashion activist...

Nigerian-Canadian designer Lani Adeoye won the first prize at Milan’s Salone Satellite Exhibition, breaking the record as the first African to ever attain - BellaNaija Style.July 15, 2022...

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We chat to local artist Viwe Mfaku about his latest creative endeavour - Isintu Afro Sci-Fi and what his inspirations and creative processes were for this vibrant exhibition.

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The International Centre of Graphic Arts announces Ibrahim Mahama as the artistic director of the 35th Ljubljana Biennale of Graphic Arts...

After twenty (20) years of experience as a designer, filmmaker, and creative director, Nana Kofi Asihene is girding up for greater projects.

Here is the our official guide to the Top 10 Art Galleries in Lagos to visit (or add to your bucket list) for a great experience.

The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) and the University of the Western Cape (UWC) are pleased to announce an open call for the second...

Siyabonga Mtshali designs Gqom luxury apparel for the black queer body...