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Richard Hunt sculpture sells for $192,000; breaks previous auction record

Chicago Sun-Times 14 Oct 2024

Hunt, a lifelong Chicagoan who in 1971 became the first African American artist to receive a solo retrospective at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, was known for his fluidly organic, welded-metal ...

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Dreaming Triumph and Visions of Next Level

This Day 13 Oct 2024

“As we cultivate younger artists’ creativity, we must learn from pioneers who have significantly contributed to the creative industry’s development and sustainability,” African Art Fund’s Ifesinachi Nwanyanwu enthuses.

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At the Galleries in Palm Beach for Oct. 13, 2024

Palm Beach Daily News 13 Oct 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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2024 NTT Summit and Expo’ Holds December 3

This Day 13 Oct 2024

... the Effective Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)” as well as ” Artistic Collaboration and Partnership within the Tourism Transportation Sector.”.

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Siyabonga Mthembu: Musical prayers said by hymn-self

Mail Guardian South Africa 12 Oct 2024

In reality, he tells me, he is “not an artist or musician, but a performance artist who happens to sing” ... Most recently, Mthembu performed at the Delicious Music Festival, where he paid tribute to the South African luminary reggae artist Lucky Dube.

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ILTM Africa 2025 ignites luxury and art at new Norval Foundation venue

Business Ghana 12 Oct 2024

As we work to celebrate African artists on a global stage & support art education, this partnership serves to support this mission with guests from around the world,” says Caroline Greyling, Museum Director, Norval Foundation.

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Publishing house, double book launch on the cards

Mmegi Online 12 Oct 2024

An Anthology of African Asian Writers and Artists - Volume 3 (2023)." This recognition further establishes her as a talented and diverse writer ... Furthermore, she received the AfriCAN Honoree ...

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Temple Muse Presents Gbenga’s ‘Subconscious Consciousness’

This Day 12 Oct 2024

Continuing its culture of showcasing the best of African art, Temple Muse is currently hosting the first solo exhibition of Nigerian artist, Gbenga Matthew, titled “Subconscious Consciousness”.

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Mount Nelson gears up for the third annual Confections x Collections fashion extravaganza

Independent online (SA) 12 Oct 2024

They will be joined by West African luminaries, including Bubu Ogisi of Iamisigo, celebrated as a ‘fibre artist’ for her wearable art that brings ancient African textile techniques to life, and Adeju ...

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A R Rahman records 30-minute performance giving boost to Kamala Harris

Deccan Herald 12 Oct 2024

... endorsed Harris, who is of mixed Indian and African origin.</p>.Mysuru Yuva Dasara.

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A R Rahman Records 30-minute Performance Giving Boost to Kamala Harris' Presidential Campaign

News18 12 Oct 2024

Rahman, 57, is the first major international artist from S Asia to have endorsed Harris, who is of mixed Indian and African origin ... .

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A R Rahman backs US Presidential candidate Kamala Harris with 30-minute video: ‘More than a musical event’

Live Mint 12 Oct 2024

The music icon recently recorded a 30-minute performance video in a show of support to the US Presidential candidate, which is poised to give a big boost to the Democratic presidential campaign ahead ...

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Diary: Phumulani Ntuli to showcase new exhibition at the UJ Art Gallery, Turn On The ...

Mail Guardian South Africa 12 Oct 2024

A South African artist known for reconfiguring archival images, Ntuli’s work critically engages with the politics of image-making ... out of 10 South African children can’t read for meaning by age 10.”.

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Tyla Drops Deluxe Edition ‘TYLA +’

The Source 11 Oct 2024

The refreshed album features three new tracks and guest appearances from rising South African artists Tony Duardo, Optimist, and Maestro, further solidifying Tyla’s mission to amplify Amapiano on the global stage.

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Elaine named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa’s Artist for October ahead of ‘Stone Cold Heart’ album drop

Independent online (SA) 11 Oct 2024

“I’m incredibly proud to stand as an independent African woman, claiming space in an industry traditionally dominated by men,” she shared, and it’s this kind of boldness that makes her a standout artist in the global music scene.