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Angela Harutyunyan (left) and Paula Nascimento. Image courtesy of Sharjah Art Foundation.

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Paula Nascimento and Angela Harutyunyan Announced as Curators of Sharjah Biennial 17

Angela Harutyunyan and Paula Nascimento will weave new narratives across geographies, histories, and imaginaries as curators of Sharjah…

Hassan Musa, I love you with my AK47(1), 2019. Oil on printed fabrics on wood, 121 cm x 190 cm. Photo courtesy of the Galerie Maïa Muller.

Art in Crisis

Sudan Art Archive Aims to Reclaim a Canon from Afar

As war threatens Sudan’s cultural heritage, Sudan Art Archive works to digitally preserve 50 years of art through diaspora-led stewardship.

Adama Delphine Fawundu An Offering at Kongo River, 2025 Fotografia de arquivo jato de tinta 60,96 x 88,9 cm Cortesia da artista Foto: Adama Delphine Fawundu

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Fundação Bienal de São Paulo Announces List of Participants for its 36th Edition

The 36th Bienal de São Paulo brings together 125 participants, proposing an urgent reflection on humanity, nature, and listening.

 
Samson Mnisi, Arreola II, XXX, Mixed Media, 179.6 x 86 cm. Detail. Artworks © Artist. Photo © Vela Projects (Mia Thom).

Artist Portrait

Samson Mnisi: A Master Posthumously Receives His Due

A recent Samson Mnisi exhibition was a testament to how the artist could invite viewers into a spiritual place he occupied.

Emmanuel Aggrey Tieku, winner of the ellipse 2025 Prize © Courtesy ellipse art projects - 2025 ellipse prize

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Emmanuel Aggrey Tieku Wins 2025 Ellipse Prize Focused on Ghana’s Emerging Art Scene

The multidisciplinary artist repurposes textiles to explore identity and climate - see his work at AKAA, Oct 24–26, 2025.

 
Courtesy of David Kordansky Gallery, Los Angeles, photography by Fredrik Nilsen Studio.

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Sam Gilliam (1933-2022)

Sam Gilliam, one of the great innovators in postwar American painting, has passed away.

CCA Lagos, view From Front. Courtesy CCA Lagos.

Centre for Contemporary Art Lagos and Sotheby’s

Bisi Silva’s CCA Lagos is the Subject of a Major Revamp

With over 1 million dollars raised at a Sotheby’s CCA Lagos Benefit auction, one of Nigeria’s most respected art institutions is getting a major rehab

CAP Prize Announces 2022 Winners

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CAP Prize Announces 2022 Winners

Amina Kadous, Remofiloe Nomandla Mayisela, Lee-Ann Olwage, Mahefa Dimbiniaina Randrianarivelo, and 
Pamela Tulizo…

Fondation Festival sur le Niger. Installation view at documenta fifteen, Kassel. Photo: C&

Installation View II

documenta fifteen

Ruangrupa takes lumbung as the starting point of documenta fifteen: principles of collectivity, resource building and equitable distribution.

The five visual artists shortlisted for the 2022 Sobey Art Award. Top row: Azza El Siddique (Ontario); Second row, from left: Tyshan Wright (Atlantic), Stanley Février (Quebec); Third row: Divya Mehra (Prairies & North); Bottom row: Krystle Silverfox (West Coast & Yukon).

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Five Artists Shortlisted for the 2022 Sobey Art Award

Representing the five regions of Canada, Tyshan Wright, Stanley Février, Azza El Siddique, Divya Mehra and Krystle Silverfox are listed for the prize.

Gideon Appah’s Forgotten, Nudes, Landscapes: Remembering and Remaking

Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU

Gideon Appah’s Forgotten, Nudes, Landscapes: Remembering and Remaking

Gideon Appah paints between memory and fantasy, referencing a Ghana of the 1950s to 1980s, helping us – perhaps – to imagine a new vision.

Critical Writing Workshop Participant in Lubumbashi, 2017. Photo: Mustache Muhanya

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C& Mentoring Program Enters a new Round

Our mentors Fadzai Muchemwa, Enos Nyamor, Miriane Peregrino, and Costa Tshinzam selected four new mentees for 2022.

documenta fifteen

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documenta fifteen

Running for 100 days through 25 September, the 15th edition of documenta in Kassel, Germany, opens its door. Find some first impressions here.

Nontsikelelo Mutiti, (center) Portrait by Jasper Kettner; (right) Box Braid Study, 2014, Archival Inkjet Print, 20 x 16 inches.

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Nontsikelelo Mutiti Appointed Director of Graphic Design at Yale School of Art

Mutiti is a designer, visual artist, and educator with a deep interest in community engagement. She will take over her new position in August.

DOXANTU. Performing arts Precy Numbi, Mucyo, Peintre Obu, Laura Nsengiyumva. Production : Isabelle N’diaye.

Dak’art Biennale 2022

Out of the Fire: The Postcolony Will Rise

Isabelle N’diaye on the biennial that aims to create the conditions to forge realms out of fire and in action.

12th Berlin Biennale: Still Present!

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12th Berlin Biennale: Still Present!

With its political profile, the current edition of the Berlin Biennale takes place from June 11 to September 18, 2022, and is curated by Kader Attia.

Françoise Vergès: Artists can translate Hope and Anger into Art-Dreams

12th Berlin Biennale

Françoise Vergès: Artists can translate Hope and Anger into Art-Dreams

An interview with the political scientist, film producer, curator, activist, and educator on her participation at the 12th Berlin Biennale.

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