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Art Talk: A Conversation Between Julie Mehretu and Mehret Mandefro

Tadias 27 Apr 2024

Teaming up with Mehret Mandefro, an Emmy-nominated producer and co-founder of the Realness Institute, Mehretu will lead workshops in eight African cities over nine months, providing a platform for artists to connect, exchange ideas, and collaborate.

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A Guide to All the May Art Fairs

New York Observer 27 Apr 2024

1-54 was founded in 2013 by Touria El Glaoui to showcase contemporary African art and artists to a broader international audience, and since the first 1-54 in London at Somerset House, this art fair ...

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Meet Gbenro Adeyemo, entrepreneur elevating African art globally

Business Day Online 27 Apr 2024

Gbenro Adeyemo is the chief executive officer of OMENAI, a platform dedicated to championing visual artists from Africa and promoting. read more Meet Gbenro Adeyemo, entrepreneur elevating African art globally ... .

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Repatriated South African apartheid-era artworks on display to celebrate 30 years of democracy

Naharnet 26 Apr 2024

The organization has repatriated more than 700 pieces, including works by South African artist Gerard Sekoto, who died in Paris in 1993 ... A 1987 piece titled "Mineworkers" by South African artist Mike ...

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53rd National Festival of Popular Arts to be held in Marrakech July 4-8

Middle East Online 26 Apr 2024

The festival will see the participation of more than 600 artists from across the North African Kingdom, each bringing with them a part of the soul of their region.

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NADA, TEFAF, Frieze: A Roundup of New York’s Art Fairs

New York Times 25 Apr 2024

Beyond Frieze, the options for collectors include events devoted to contemporary African art as well as underrepresented and emerging artists. Here’s a roundup ... .

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Butterfly sculptures unveiled outside Peggy Notebaert Museum before spreading wings to other parts of city

Chicago Sun-Times 25 Apr 2024

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum reveals a series of butterfly sculptures, including this one by artist Leonard Suryajaya, at 2430 N Cannon Dr ... For non-binary artist Moises Salazar Tlatenchi, nature is a safe space to be themself.

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Universal Music France and Binetou Sylla, founder of leading independent label Wèrè Wèrè Music partner ...

Capital Ethiopia 24 Apr 2024

Dedicated to developing French-speaking African artists, the partnership will help foster the discovery and nurturing of new and existing talent, enabling Def Jam Africa artists to excel globally and ...

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Blazers, Prada & Plenty Of Black: What The Women Of The Art World Wear To Work, Create & Paint The Town

Vogue 24 Apr 2024

Seated next to her is Belgium-based artist Nokukhanya Langa, 33, who creates abstract 3D canvases depicting spirals and meteorites ... “Noku can paint like a Renaissance artist,” Phoebe says, “but she has the bravery to do something different.”.

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Shadrach Bond Chapter celebrates life of Marian Anderson

The Hawk Eye 24 Apr 2024

In 1924, she was the first African American artist to sign with RCA and in 1925, the first African American artist to solo with the New York Philharmonic, and the first African American to sing a leading role with the Metropolitan Opera.

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Art at The Nellie in celebration of 125 year old Cape Town hotel

Independent online (SA) 24 Apr 2024

Through the lens of 16 artists, including Mia ... The foundation was established in 2018 as a platform to champion and support African Art and artists, and to develop art education in the Western Cape.

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Return of colonial-era statue to Congo fuels environmental revival

GDN Online 24 Apr 2024

The collective will showcase their work at the 60th annual Venice Biennale in November, in hopes of inspiring global action on climate change and advocate for African artists' recognition in environmental sustainability efforts.

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King of Amapiano Kabza De Small’s Red Bull Symphonic show sells out in just 5 hours

Independent online (SA) 24 Apr 2024

This is not the first time, a South African artist will be teaming up with an orchestra for a one of a kind performance, slain rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes performed two shows; one at Sun Square in ...

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Be the next winner of Sasol New Signatures Art Competition

Independent online (SA) 23 Apr 2024

Sasol New Signatures is renowned for its support and development of South Africa's contemporary art scene, along with its role in boosting exposure for emerging South African artists.

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SFJAZZ celebrates 30 Years of South African freedom with concert series

The Mercury News 23 Apr 2024

More South African jazz artists will hit the Bay Area June 8 at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival with a double bill featuring the father-and-son Steve and Bokani Dyer Ensemble and women-led Izithunywa ...