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We spoke to visual artist Massoud Hayoun about his paintings, which aim to stand in opposition to anti-human politics and nihilism.
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An exhibition centering Somali voices explores how citizenship in Somaliland, the Somali region, and its diaspora is shaped and redefined through art.
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Dak'Art 2024
Haja Fanta takes a look at the important biennial, questioning its conceptual coherence while admiring its composition.
From November 7 to December 7, 2024, the 15th Biennale of Contemporary African Art in Dakar will be held under the theme “The Wake – L’Éveil.”
Dak’art 2024
Six prestigious prizes are being awarded among the 58 artists selected for the official international lineup.
Ahead of the rescheduled Dakar Biennale, we spoke with Odur Ronald, whose distinctive works explore themes of power, mobility, and identity.
Restitution
Can the French restitution of some of Benin’s royal treasures constitute a new beginning? Mati Diop’s new film, Dahomey, delves this question.
"Not All Travellers Walk Roads – Of Humanity as Practice“ will take place as of September 2025 at the Ciccillo Matarazzo Pavilion in São Paolo, Brazil
Letter from Nairobi
Mūhunyo Maina reviews a pertinent exhibition at NCAI, following protests against the 2024 Finance Bill, exploring ways to democratize art viewing.
The 9th edition explores future visions of Africa and its diasporas taking place from October 31st to November 3rd at The Federal Palace in Lagos.
Recognized for her delicate multidisciplinary installations, Gaëlle Choisne has been named the winner of France's most prestigious art award.
Nkule Mabaso’s strong interest in networks and their potential for institutions and artists will elevate Norway’s only kunsthalle for photography.
Elolo Bosoka blends painting, sculpture, and digital media, offering a unique interpretation of everyday life through visual compositions.
The painter discusses It Will All End in Tears, her site-specific installation at London’s Barbican Center, made with architect Remco Osório Lobato.
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In the post-war period, many pioneering Black artists were largely neglected by the Western art world…
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C& and C&AL invited organizations, artists, and activists from Black and Indigenous perspectives to discuss, contextualize, and reflect on the relationship between neocolonial structures and the climate crisis in their local contexts.
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