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Kouoh in a statement expressed her hope to compose an exhibition that will carry meaning for the world we live in and the world we want to make.
Art

Koyo Kouoh Leads a Historic Shift in Art and Curation

Koyo Kouoh, Lesley Lokko, Rujeko Hockleyd and Aindrea Emelife are redefining global art, bringing African women's voices to the forefront.

Woman standing in between mannequins that have colorful, flowery garments on them.
Art

Senegalese Designer Diarra Bousso is Ready For The Art World

After establishing herself as an inventive designer who works primarily with mathematics, Diarra Bousso is expanding her artistic horizon.

A yellow taxi with the words “born to rule” written across the windscreen.
Arts + Culture

The Enduring Vehicle Art of West Africa’s Bustling Streets

Even as trucks and buses give way to more compact tricycles, the messages and motifs that are inscribed on different modes of transportation keep them an essential part of local storytelling.

Images courtesy of South African visual artist Mark Modimola.
Spotlight

Spotlight: South Africa’s Mark Modimola is Creating From the Spirit

We spoke with the South African visual artist about the revival of ancestral works and connecting deeper to our roots.

A young Black boy looks thoughtfully at a painting in a museum gallery. Stock photo.
Arts + Culture

The International African American Museum is Opening in Charleston, South Carolina

The International African American Museum will emphasize the international aspects of the diaspora, such as providing resources to help families trace their genealogical ancestry.

Ghanaian visual artist Sarfo Emmanuel Annor’s photo series “The Essence of Colour”
Spotlight

Spotlight: Ghana’s Sarfo Emmanuel Annor Is Celebrating African Beauty

We spoke with the visual artist about honoring your heritage and trusting in the journey to success.

A model wears an intricate piece of African jewelry over her eye.
Fashion + Beauty

Adorning the Continent: 6 African Jewelry Designers You Need To Know

Here are six African jewelry designers making beautiful pieces and using their mediums to educate and advocate for the continent’s fashion future.

Meet South African Artist Gabrielle Goliath, the 2019 Recipient of the Prestigious Standard Bank Young Artist Award
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Meet South African Artist Gabrielle Goliath, the 2019 Recipient of the Prestigious Standard Bank Young Artist Award

Her work centres on gendered and sexualised violence and disrupts the status quo.

Celebrated Contemporary African Art Curator Bisi Silva Has Passed Away
Art

Celebrated Contemporary African Art Curator Bisi Silva Has Passed Away

The independent curator and founder of Lagos' Centre for Contemporary Art lost her battle with cancer.

South African Artist Nelson Makamo’s Painting is on The Cover of TIME’s Latest Optimists Issue
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South African Artist Nelson Makamo’s Painting is on The Cover of TIME’s Latest Optimists Issue

The oil painting of a child is the first one Makamo has ever produced for a magazine cover.

In Conversation: The Director of The Museum of Black Civilizations
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In Conversation: The Director of The Museum of Black Civilizations

Hamady Boucoum talks about the return of Africa's looted treasures and how the museum is subverting expectations

A Stolen Ancient Egyptian Artifact Has Been Returned from a UK Auction Hall
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A Stolen Ancient Egyptian Artifact Has Been Returned from a UK Auction Hall

Officials from Egypt's ministry of antiquities say it's unclear how this relic was smuggled out of the country.

Senegal Opens Museum of Black Civilizations—One of the Largest of Its Kind In the World
Arts + Culture

Senegal Opens Museum of Black Civilizations—One of the Largest of Its Kind In the World

The museum, dedicated to "decolonizing African knowledge," has been 52 years in the making.

5 Lessons Learned from Julia Sarr-Jamois’ GTBank Fashion Weekend Masterclass
Popular

5 Lessons Learned from Julia Sarr-Jamois’ GTBank Fashion Weekend Masterclass

The Senegalese-French editor spoke about her creative process, style on the continent and bringing versatility to Vogue.

8 Black Art Moments You Can't Miss During Art Basel Miami 2018
Arts + Culture

8 Black Art Moments You Can't Miss During Art Basel Miami 2018

Our guide to Blackness at this year's fair.

5 Black Artists You Can't Miss at Prizm Art Fair 2018
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5 Black Artists You Can't Miss at Prizm Art Fair 2018

In its sixth edition, Prizm examines the connection between narratives in Africa and its diaspora through varying degrees of currency.

Senegal Urges French Museums To Return Looted Art
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Senegal Urges French Museums To Return Looted Art

This demand from the Senegalese government comes in lieu of the permanent restitution report commissioned by France's President Emmanuel Macron.

This Stunning Series of Self-Portraits Explores Love And The Concept of Letting Go
Arts + Culture

This Stunning Series of Self-Portraits Explores Love And The Concept of Letting Go

Cape Town photographer Meet The Internet shares a few images from her exhibition.

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