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“Dear Black People… A Love Letter”: Diasporic Time-travel in Atlanta
Now open at ZuCot Gallery, Dear Black People… A Love Letter is a bold and poetic journey through the Black American experience....
How Black Art Defined the Essence Festival’s Identity
How Black Art Defined the Essence Festival’s Identity Discover how Black art has shaped the Essence Festival’s visual history—turning every poster into...
Guardians of Culture: Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz Champion African and Diasporic Art
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have built a world-class collection focused on African and Black diasporic artists, supporting both established and emerging...
Rooted in Africa: Ciara, Ludacris & Idris Elba Reclaim Their Heritage
Ciara, Ludacris, and Idris Elba are among a growing wave of global artists reconnecting with their African roots. Through official citizenships and...
Zara Welcomes Ghanaian Artist Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe in Stunning Accra‑Inspired Capsule
Zara has announced a groundbreaking capsule collaboration with Ghanaian painter Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe. Featuring 16 curated looks—from vibrant embroidered trousers to...
The Vanguard: 10 Visionary African Artists Changing the Art World
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 Named Co‑Curator of Sharjah Biennial 17 (2027 Edition)
Paula Nascimento, an architect and independent curator based in Luanda, has been announced as co-curator of Sharjah Biennial 17 (January 2027), working...
Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) Poised to Transform Nigeria’s Cultural Landscape
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City opens in November 2025 as a major cultural hub. The first stage...
The Baobab and the Bronze: Rómulo Santa Rita’s Artistic Tribute to Cosal
For the third year in a row, Rómulo Santa Rita was chosen to design Grupo Cosal’s annual cover—this time crafting “Embondeiro,” a...