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Tristany Mundu, still from _City around the City_, 2025 © Hugo Barros

Afterlives of History

Sampling the City: Tristany Mundu’s Cypher with Linha de Sintra

Through performance, sonic explorations and film, artist Tristany Mundu brings us intoconversation with his city through works such…

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

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Paula Nascimento et Angela Harutyunyan nommées commissaires de la 17ᵉ édition de la Sharjah Biennial

Les deux commissaires façonneront de nouveaux récits à travers géographies, histoires et imaginaires pour la 17ᵉ édition, prévue pour janvier 2027.

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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La Fundação Bienal de São Paulo annonce la liste des participant·e·s de sa 36e édition

La 36e Biennale de São Paulo réunit 125 participant·e·s et propose une réflexion urgente sur l’humanité, la nature et l’écoute.

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.

 
From left: Bianca Xunise, Bunga Siagian, Jere Inkongio

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Dekoloniale and C& Announce Berlin Residents 2023

The three residents are Bianca Xunise, Bunga Siagian and Jere Inkongio, selected by a jury chaired by Hou Hanru and N'Goné Fall.

Demas Nwoko. Courtesy of La Biennale.

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Demas Nwoko Receives Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

The artist, designer and architect Demas Nwoko is awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Architecture Biennale.

Azu Nwagbogu; Venice Biennale

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Benin Debuts at Venice Biennale in 2024

The Republic of Benin Announces First Ever Venice Biennale Pavillion curated by Azu Nwagbogu at the 60th edition in 2024.

Alioune Diagne, XALÉ TEY – Enfants d’aujourd’hui, 2021. Courtesy of the artist and The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize.

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Alioune Diagne Wins Public Vote Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2023

The painter receives the Public Vote Price endowed with R25,000 for their work ‘XALÉ TEY – Enfants d’aujourd’hui (2021)’.

Marilú Mapengo Námoda, What does the silence pray for? / Para que reza o silencio?, 2023, Sculpture, 2m x .5m. Photo: Lorna Zita

Sem Sombras

Queer Artists Bring New Perspectives to Mozambique

Curators Onyịnye Alheri and Carolina Policarpo display collaborations between artists from Mozambique, Nigeria, and Angola.

Peter Obi as Symbol of a new Nigeria by Douglas Jonn.

Nigeria’s Obidient Movement

Art in Support of Political Change

Peter Obi stirred an outpour of hope during the Nigerian elections. Agwu Enekwachi looks at some of the artworks made to reflect that spirit.

Curators of HWK.

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Haus der Kulturen der Welt Reveals Team Members and Programmes

HKW Berlin announces conceptual lines, practices, and programmes for 2023 and beyond, and presents its team headed by Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung.

Aindrea Emelife (left) and Chika Okeke-Agulu (right). Courtesy of EMOWAA.

News

EMOWAA Appoints Chike Okeke-Agulu and Aindrea Emelife

To strengthen the focus on Modern and Contemporary Art, the museum appoints Chike Okeke-Agulu as senior advisor and Aindrea Emelife as curator.

Le Cake-Walk: Caucasian Chalk Circle (#9.1 & #9.2 Diptych), 2020, Heather Agyepong. (Commissioned by The Hyman Collection)

In Conversation

Heather Agyepong Engages with the Cakewalk

Exploring resistance through performance, the exhibition Wish You Were Here presents the artist’s interpretations of Aida Overton Walker's legacy.

Courtesy of the Museums.

News

SFMOMA and MoAD Announce Joint Curatorial Position on Art of The African Diaspora

New role will advance scholarship and public engagement with African Diasporic Art and Culture and generate new pipeline for curatorial talent.

Otobong Nkanga, Social Consequences III: The Choice we Make, 2009. Courtesy of the Artist

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Porter notre attention aux artistes plutôt qu’aux zones géographiques

Afin de rendre hommage aux excellentes contributions de nos auteur·rice·s, nous avons exhumé quelques pièces d’anthologie de nos archives.

(right) Marlou Fernanda, “Like Me Know, Ego, Death”. (2022). Courtesy of the artist. (left) Marlou Fernanda, “Old Answers New Questions”. (2022). Courtesy of the artist.

Être femme et noire

Marlou Fernanda : une mise en lumière de son moi profond par l’art

L’artiste donne à voir ses dialogues intérieurs avec une force créatrice qui défie le monde de l’art néerlandais dominé par les mâles cis blancs.

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