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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.

News

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

The two curators will weave new narratives across geographies, histories, and imaginaries for the 17th edition, opening in January 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

News

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.

 
Lunga Ntila Seeks GOD AMONG US in Her Body of Work

In Conversation

Lunga Ntila Seeks GOD AMONG US in Her Body of Work

Ahead of AKAA Paris we speak to the South African artist about her multiple identities, unfamiliar surroundings, and the symbolism of bees.

Digital Art Illustration Battle. Courtesy of Fak'ugesi

Fak’ugesi – African Digital Innovation Festival

Building as a Way to Project Ourselves into the Future

The 2021 edition of Fak’ugesi – African Digital Innovation Festival in Johannesburg focused…

Exhibition view

In Conversation

Rafiki Arts Initiatives: Building Bridges Between Norway and Africa

We spoke to Nicole Rafiki, the artist behind a series of actions that…

Peter Okotor, Installation View, Table of Paradox at CCA Lagos. Courtesy the artist.

Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos

Peter Okotor Places Nigeria on a Table of Paradox through Pop Music

The artist uses interactive installations and sound to contemplate Nigeria’s national history.

Mwangi Hutter, What Must Matter, 2020. C-print, 40 cm x 54 cm Edition of 5 plus II AP. Courtesy the artists.

“Auf Deutsch”

The Artist Mwangi Hutter Reflects on the Human Condition

C& spoke to the Kenyan-German artist duo about the creative process, merged identity and about producing works that aim to look “beyond differences”.

12th Berlin Biennale Announces Dates and Visual Identity

Berlin Biennale

12th Berlin Biennale Announces Dates and Visual Identity

Curated by Kader Attia, the 12th iteration of Berlin Biennale takes place from…

Patrick Eugene: Where Do We Go from Here?

In Conversation

Patrick Eugene: Where Do We Go from Here?

Sabo Kpade speaks to the Haitian-American painter about the timely inspiration for his…

Portrait Frank Bowling. Photo: Sacha Bowling.

Wolfgang Hahn Prize by Museum Ludwig

Frank Bowling Receives Wolfgang-Hahn-Preis 2022

Jury member Zoé Whitley honors the British Guiana artist as "a resolute and…

Hervé Télémaque: A Hopscotch of the Mind

Installation View

Hervé Télémaque: A Hopscotch of the Mind

The first UK institutional show at Serpentine for the legendary Haitian-French artist includes…

Hannah Black Joins Städelschule as Guest Professor

Städelschule

Hannah Black Joins Städelschule as Guest Professor

With the start of the winter semester 2021/22 artist and writer Hannah Black…

William Scott

Installation View

William Scott

This expansive exhibition at Studio Voltaire includes over 80 paintings, drawings and sculptures…

© Thando Mpushe

Prince Claus Fund

Marcus Tebogo Desando Is the New Director of Prince Claus Fund

Marcus Tebogo Desando will take up his new role in Amsterdam beginning 2022.

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