Photo: Maria Baranova
Waiting outside the Howard Gilman Performance Space for the Baryshnikov Arts-commissioned Rest Within The Wake, a multi-medium soundscape piece, I scarfed down an apple… Read More
Introduction
The world of ‘fine art’, notorious for its elitism, has been much debated. A long history of exclusions and gatekeeping contributed, where only the privileged were a… Read More
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Art as a Lifeline: African Art and World Suicide Prevention Day
A gentle breeze blows on this warm September day, carrying with it the weight of a global miss… Read More
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10 Must-Know Insights About Modern African Art
What is Modern African Art, and How Does It Differ from Traditional African Art?
Modern African art is a dynami… Read More
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African Contemporary Art
What are the main characteristics of African contemporary art, and how does it differ from traditional African art?
Characteristics… Read More
Reading Time: 5 minutesAfrican Artist Spotlight Series: The Sculptural Wonders of Ibrahim Mahama
The African continent has been a cradle of artistic genius and expression for centuries, with… Read More
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Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art: Morocco’s Artistic Beacon on the Global Stage
The Historical Significance of the Mohammed VI Museum… Read More
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Guest Writer – For Momaa.org
African Artists Working with Recycled Materials: Transforming Waste into Art
As a global environmentalist, w… Read More
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10 Must Follow African Artists on Facebook
The landscape of African art has been steadily gaining international recognition and appreciation, with a diverse a… Read More
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Sustainable Art Collecting: The Green Movement in African Art
There exists a certain magic in African art; the raw emotion and rich history infused in each pi… Read More
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African Artists and Social Justice: Art as a Catalyst for Change
It is said that art has the power to move mountains, but when it comes to the works of Africa… Read More
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African Artists and Indigenous Knowledge: Celebrating Tradition and Wisdom
Wandering amidst the breathtaking panoply of Africa’s artistic creations, one… Read More
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African Artists and Museum Collaborations: Expanding Cultural Dialogues
As the sun sets on the empires of yesteryears, a new dawn breaks upon the art world, i… Read More
Join us as we traverse the brushstrokes, strokes of genius, and artistic narratives that illuminate the beauty, and depth of Africa’s artistic heritage.
Prepare to be mesmeriz… Read More
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The concept of sustainability has gained significant traction globally, with businesses, governments, and individuals striving to create a more eco-friendly f… Read More
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King Charles III Coronation: African Art’s Royal Connection
In a thrilling and resplendent spectacle, the coronation of King Charles III on May 6 will n… Read More
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The Pan-African Art Movement has been a powerful force in uniting African cultures and showcasing the continent’s diverse creativity. It is a movement t… Read More
Digvijay Nikam
“What I am interested in is the fact of many hands…when people see work like that, they should be able to feel the presence of those people.”
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A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connecte… Read More
Lee & Low Books is hanging shining starred reviews on these books and wrapping up our best of the year titles with a bow! As 2022 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to cel… Read More
Happy release day to Bottle Tops: The Art of El Anatsui written by Alison Goldberg and illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon! Bottle Tops is an inspiring biography of Ghanaian artist El Anatsui who… Read More
New York City, colloquially known as NYC, is a major city in the USA situated in its eponymous state. The city is situated on the North Eastern coast of the USA and faces the North Atl… Read More
In this guest post, author Alison Goldberg explores how found objects can reveal their stories when turned into art, just as El Anatsui’s sculptures reveal the stories of the objects t… Read More
It’s the start of spring! And though we are still in the midst of uncertainty, we hope that these fabulous new titles will brighten your 2022 and start your reading year off strong… Read More
Featuring an introduction by Chika Okeke-Agulu, the new book from Phaidon will organise 316 artists from 51 countries selected by a panel of art historians, critics, curators and other speci… Read More
HE Sheikh Hassan bin Mohammed Al Thani has opened today our newest exhibition El Anatsui: Triumphant Scale at @MathafModern , the exhibition is largest ever survey mounted of the work of the… Read More
In the very first edition of our “The Essence of African Art” Interview Series in partnership with Afrikart.Ghana, we showcase the craft of visual artists, photographers, mu… Read More
Travelling in India is truly one big adventure. While the mountains, forts and temples are popular, the art galleries in India are unknown to the regular traveller. Since time immemorial, I… Read More