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Celebrating 60 Years of the Charles H. Wright Museum
Established in 1965 and opened in 1966, Detroit’s Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History commemorates six decades of collecting, educating...
Forbes Honours António Mota with Afrikanizm Artwork by Paulo Formiga
During the Doing Business Angola event, Forbes África Lusófona honoured businessman António Mota with Curiosity, a unique painting by artist Paulo Formiga,...
Mario Moore’s Oil Portraits Reclaim Black History and Resilience
Featured in Colossal on June 4, 2025, Mario Moore’s bold new oil paintings weave Black subjects into Flemish-style devotional imagery. With works like...
Bridging Continents: Dubai's New Gallery Showcases African Art in the Gulf
Dubai's vibrant art scene welcomes a new addition dedicated to African contemporary art. This gallery aims to bridge cultural gaps, offering a...
5 Must-Attend Contemporary African Art Fairs and Events
Contemporary African art is taking the world by storm, and these five must-attend fairs and biennales are at the heart of its...
Thó Simões Transforms Pumangol Drums into Artworks
As part of Brands with Art, Pumangol partnered with acclaimed Angolan street artist Thó Simões to create a unique fusion of industrial...
New Hub for Creativity in Maputo: A Vision for Mozambique’s Cultural Future
A new Art Center and Artist Residency is taking shape in Maputo’s Dona Alice neighborhood. With 2,100m² of space, the center will...
End of an Era for the Black Lives Matter Plaza
In March 2025, Washington, D.C.’s Black Lives Matter Plaza saw the removal of its famous street mural, first commissioned in 2020 as...
Christie's London Evening Sales: A Testament to Surrealism and Contemporary Art
On 5 March 2025, Christie's held its highly anticipated 20th/21st Century: London Evening Sale and The Art of the Surreal Evening Sale,...