African Artists

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‘My art provides the catalyst’

Mail Guardian South Africa 20 May 2024

The gallery is displaying the work of South African artist Majak Bredell, which is a feast for the eyes ... Speaking of her Dialogues & Analogies series, South African artist and curator Gordon Froud said ...

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Diary: Gratrix in Jozi, Lady Skollie for the Mother City, Jokes and Jazz

Mail Guardian South Africa 20 May 2024

If you missed South African artist Lady Skollie’s Groot Gat exhibition that ran at the Standard Bank Gallery last year, you’re in luck — the Norval Foundation in Cape Town will show it later this month.

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At the Galleries in Palm Beach for May 19, 2024

Palm Beach Daily News 20 May 2024

The gallery shows contemporary works by emerging and mid-career American, European, and African artists, including VR, sculpture, new media, and painting ... The gallery specializes in American contemporary art glass by emerging and established artists.

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From Carla Thomas to Isaac Hayes, HBO Stax documentary is story of 'Soulsville' — and America

Commercial Appeal 20 May 2024

The speaker, in vintage interview footage, is Alvin Ailey himself, the pioneering African American dancer and choreographer. Ailey's chosen form of artistic expression, modern dance, is regarded as ...

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No nomination for Ghana at 2024 BET Awards. Check out full list of nominations

Business Ghana 18 May 2024

Seven Nigerian artistes were nominated in various categories ... South African singer Tyla is the African artiste with the highest of four nominations ... Best male R&B/pop artist ...  Best female R&B/pop artist ... Best new artist.

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Under Calvin Woodum's leadership, Friends of African American Arts expands reach, advocacy

Savannah Morning News 17 May 2024

We’re gonna put it out there, because we want the world to know that there are and were incredible African American artists who need to get their due recognition.”Representation to inspire other African American artists.

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Columbus highlights unity, culture and continued struggles in Africa Day celebration

The Columbus Dispatch 17 May 2024

“It means a lot to be surrounded by African artists and my community to showcase my work and learn more about other African cultures," said Ilham Hassan, a Somali American who drew a replica of the ...

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Judy Chicago’s illuminated epic, Elton John’s best shots and an earshredding blast – the week ...

AOL 17 May 2024

Survey of a pioneering British artist who made sculpture in and of the land ... A Leonora Carrington painting sold for £22.5m in record for UK-born female artist ... South African artist Lebohang Kganye has won the Deutsche Börse photography prize.

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Drake leads the 2024 BET Awards nominations with 7, followed closely by Nicki Minaj

Wtop 17 May 2024

Super Bowl headliner Usher is among the artists vying for four awards, along with 21 Savage, Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat and Tyla, who won the inaugural best African music performance honor at the Grammy Awards.

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Judy Chicago’s illuminated epic, Elton John’s best shots and an earshredding blast – the week in art

The Observer 17 May 2024

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Rhythm Nation: how music gives Haiti hope amid the chaos

The Observer 17 May 2024

“When you hear great African artists like Richard Bona say there is a distinctive Haiti sound in the way we play guitar or drums that’s like no other place in the world you’ve got to be proud of that.

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Merck Foundation marking “World Hypertension Day” by providing 760 scholarships for future Cardiovascular, Diabetes, and ...

Capital Ethiopia 17 May 2024

All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

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Week in art: Are You OK? A Trans Survival Project at East Window and other ...

Daily Camera 17 May 2024

Featuring lithographs by Santa Fe artist Rodney Carswell; open by appointment only; 1708 15th St., Boulder; 15thstreetgalleryboulder.com ... Art from local, African and Caribbean artists; noon-5 p.m ... Lincoln Gallery features local and regional artists.

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Culture 5 - your cultural highlights for the next seven days

RTE 17 May 2024

Africa Day is the annual worldwide celebration of the people, cultures, and potential of the African continent, and this year, all 31 Local Authorities across Ireland will host various cultural, artistic, and family-friendly events.

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2024 DeSoto ISD Hall of Honor to Induct Three New Members

Focus Daily News 17 May 2024

Coordinated the city’s arts grant program, distributing grants to local artists and organizations from 1998 to 2020. Collaborated with the African American Repertory Theater on community theater productions.