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The Alexandrian-born artist Wael Shawky (b. 1971) will represent Egypt at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. Wael Shawky, 2022. © Lien Wevers for M Leuven. Courtesy of Sfeir-Semler Gallery, Lisson …
Wael Shawky to represent Egypt at the 60th Venice Biennale Read Article
Mashrabia Gallery of Contemporary Art presents Ahmed Yasser’s first solo exhibition, ‘In The Desert Garden’. Ahmed Yasser, In The Desert Garden, 2024. Courtesy of the artist and Mashrabia Gallery of Contemporary Art. ‘In the Desert Garden’ follows the relationship between …
In the Desert Garden: Ahmed Yasser at Mashrabia Gallery of Contemporary Art, Egypt Read Article
In 2023, the ANNA Award identifies and celebrates women artists across the African continent TOP ROW: Alexandra-Naledi Holtman (South Africa), Amanda Mushate (Zimbabwe), Azuka Muoh (Nigeria), Bulumko Mbete (South Africa), Buqaqawuli Nobakada (South Africa), and …
Once every two years, the Prince Claus Fund recognises six trailblazing artists and cultural practitioners with Prince Claus Impact Awards. TOP: Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara (Cuba), May al-Ibrashy (Egypt), Ailton Krenak (Brazil) BOTTOM: Hassan Darsi …
Vigo Gallery presents ‘Water and Electricity’ by Cairo based Sudanese artist Salah Elmur. The exhibition will be the artists second solo show with Vigo following the ‘Innocent Prisoner’ paintings shown in October 2021 at Somerset …
The initiative that provides support and mentorship to photographers from across the Arab region who work across a range of experimental styles of storytelling. © Ali Al Shehabi Hailing from 8 Arab countries, the work …
Arab Documentary Photography Programme 2022 photographers announced Read Article
La Fabrique Cinéma is a committed programme that has been supporting promising directors, particularly rising stars of African cinema, for over 13 years. This year, among the 10 winning projects selected, 3 African projects will be supported by …
Three African projects supported by the Fabrique Cinéma programme Read Article
Eclectica Contemporary, Cape Town, South Africa, is pleased to present their latest exhibition ‘Odyssey’, which focuses on the experiences of their North African artists who find themselves responding to various outer and inner conflicts. ‘Odyssey’ …
‘Odyssey: An African Journey’ at Eclectica Contemporary Read Article
PIASA will be holding the live auction in Paris on Wednesday, May 19 2021 For the first time in Paris in the context of a Contemporary African Art Sale, this auction will present the work …
PIASA: Africa + Modern and Contemporary Art Auction Read Article
How do different metropolises deal with the corona pandemic and the value of arts & culture in these cities? A series organised between DutchCulture and Pakhuis de Zwijger. The COVID-19 pandemic has an enormous …
Infected Cities: a Series of Nine LIVECASTS about the Impact of COVID-19 Read Article
