From Afrofuturistic photography to socio-political painting, contemporary African artists are redefining the global art scene. This list features ten artists whose work...

Paula Nascimento, an architect and independent curator based in Luanda, has been announced as co-curator of Sharjah Biennial 17 (January 2027), working...

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City opens in November 2025 as a major cultural hub. The first stage...

For the third year in a row, Rómulo Santa Rita was chosen to design Grupo Cosal’s annual cover—this time crafting “Embondeiro,” a...

The Sarasota Art Museum’s ongoing 2025 exhibitions celebrate contemporary Black creativity with immersive works and a touring showcase featuring prints, quilts, sculptures,...

Relooted, launching later in 2025, is a puzzle-platform video game where players infiltrate Western museums to recover colonial-era African artifacts. Using stealth...

Explore how African diaspora artists—through exhibitions, institutions, and digital innovation—have reshaped global contemporary art. This article charts their influence, showcasing both historical...

Ghanaian sculptor Kwame Akoto‑Bamfo uses his large installations and the Ancestor Project at Nkyinkyim Museum to confront the horrors of the transatlantic...

This article charts the development of contemporary African art from the post-independence era to today’s global market boom. It highlights key movements,...