Curators and museum officials collaborated with the men who made the spectacular masquerades. "We thought, ‘Let's work with ...

The art historical narrative, traditionally skewed towards Western perspectives, has long undervalued African art, limiting its global visibility and appreciation.This trend, however, has changed as ...

The film "Right On Be Free" emphasizes the importance of art and community in the African American experience. It calls for black individuals to engage with their heritage through artistic expression, ...

American artist Kehinde Wiley has unveiled an exhibition in Morocco of portraits of African leaders as part of a yearslong ...

Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Lagos hosted the grand exhibition of Next of Kin (NOK) Series 7. Held on Sunday, March 29, 2025, ...

BMike Odums is using his art to amplify unheard voices and preserve New Orleans’s vibrant legacy. This story appears in the May/June 2025 issue of ESSENCE, on newsstands April 24.

Iké Udé’s images of actor Colman Domingo for Vogue ’s May 2025 issue are quite stunning. (Domingo serves as one of the ...

Nigerian-American artist Osi Audu's exhibit at Opalka Gallery features bold geometric designs alongside traditional African ...

Women drive climate action in The Gambia. Plus: How mushroom farming could be key to a better future, while retired chickens boost olive harvests!

JOHANNESBURG, April 3 (Reuters) - South African assets remained under pressure on Thursday after being hit by a double-whammy of U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of new and higher ...

Cape Town’s creative energy is best felt in its East City District and Woodstock. This area houses Zeitz MOCAA, Africa’s leading contemporary art museum, and dozens of independent galleries like ...

Local arts organizations have the power to tackle everything from community challenges to threats against national democracy ...