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Burna Boy Becomes First African Artiste To Hit 1bn Audiomack Streams Written by Kelechi Ofor

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WIP Day 11 - Digital art (accelerated video)

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Kambi Eden - Call for Artists

In celebrating International Women's Day 2025, Gunzert House in collaboration with Kambi Eden are inviting all visual artists to apply!

The physical exhibition will be at Gunzert House, Mwanza, Tanzania; followed by an online exhibition.

Comment 'Apply' to get the application link directly, or find it in the description.

Successful applicants will be notified on the next steps.

For enquiry, email kambieden7@gmail.com

All the best!

#Exhibition #KambiEden #GunzertHouse #CreativeCommunity #Show #OnlineExhibition #Art #Artist #VisualArt #IWD2025 #IWD #InternationalWomensDay #ArtistOpenCall #CallForArtists #ArtOpportunities #AfricanArtist #Tanzania #EastAfrica #Africa #Worldwide

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🖤🎨🇳🇬 #ArtIsAWeapon

Spotlight on Nigerian artist

@dotundavid_popoola

"Dotun David Popoola: The Alchemist of Scrap, The Sculptor of Second Chances"

Video and caption reposted from @qudusonikeku:

There are artists who see the world as it is, and then there are those who see the world as it could be—who reach into the ruins of what we discard and, through vision, through patience, through fire and steel, breathe new life into the forgotten.

My brother, a friend of @jrandlecentre, #DotunDavidPopoola is one of these rare conjurers, a sculptor not just of form, but of possibility, of transformation, of resurrection. His hands do not merely weld metal. They reawaken stories.

With the grace of a mystic and the precision of an engineer, Dotun takes the discarded—the rusted skeletons of machines, the broken fragments of industry, the remnants of a world obsessed with waste—and turns them into monumental testaments to life, motion, and resilience. His sculptures stand tall, defying entropy, reminding us that beauty is not only found in the pristine, but in the reclaimed, the repurposed, the reborn.

What others abandon, he exalts.

What others see as refuse, he reimagines as art.

Through his work, we are reminded that nothing is truly useless. That there is a second life waiting in everything, that there is always something more to be drawn from what we have exhausted. That our world, bruised and battered as it may be, still holds the raw materials for new dreams.

But beyond the artist, beyond the alchemist of scrap, Dotun is a force to reckon with, meeting him at the tail end of last year was a blessing, after trailing him for a while. His spirit, like his work, is uncontainable—sprawling, generous, visionary. Dotun is sculpting connections, communities, and collaborations with the @scrapartmuseum. He reminds us that creativity is not a solitary pursuit, that art is not just about making—it is about witnessing, about giving, about sharing.

May your work continue to remind us all that art is not wasteful, that creation is an act of renewal, that the earth itself is waiting to be sculpted anew.

Thank you for reminding us that, in the right hands, even the rusted and broken can rise again—proud, powerful, and breathtakingly alive.

We see you.

We celebrate you.

We honor you.

#BlackArt #BlackArtists #AfricanArtists #FYP

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Emmanuel Awuni

Emmanuel is a UK-based artist who works across painting, sculpture and performance. Influenced by African oral traditions, he is fascinated by the connections between different diasporic sounds like hip-hop, jazz, reggae and Afrobeats. More and more #emmanuelawuni

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Discover the top 10 African rappers shaping the global hip-hop scene 🌍🎤. These artists are redefining the genre with their unique sounds and powerful voices!

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O'da Art collaborates with Kates-Ferri Projects to Create Panagea

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The NewOnes, will free Us

Wangechi Mutu, The NewOnes, will free Us (2019). Bronze. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Wangechi Mutu's sculptures, The NewOnes, will free Us, represent a pivotal moment for both contemporary art and the storied façade of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. These sculptures are the first to adorn the Met’s exterior niches, a space initially intended but never before used for sculpture. In this post, we explore the rich layers of meaning and cultural significance behind Mutu’s work.

Unveiling Modern Caryatids: Mutu's Vision on the Met's Façade

In 2019, Kenyan-American artist Wangechi Mutu was invited to create four sculptures for the Met's façade. Her work, titled The NewOnes, will free Us, consists of four bronze figures that serve as modern caryatids—an ancient architectural form where sculpted female figures replace columns or pillars. These sculptures not only support the physical structure but also carry deep symbolic weight, challenging historical narratives and celebrating transformation and empowerment.

Adornment as Empowerment: The Symbolism of Mutu's Sculptures

The figures are meticulously crafted from bronze, their surfaces textured with patterns that suggest fine jewelry and elaborate headdresses, conveying regality and resilience. Mutu’s caryatids are adorned in such a way that they command respect, reflecting the strength and complexity of women, particularly those from African cultures. This use of traditional adornment techniques highlights the dignity and elevated status of these figures.

Challenging Historical Narratives: Mutu at The Met

Mutu’s sculptures delve into themes of gender, race, and history, with a particular focus on the role of women as both cultural bearers and modern individuals carving new paths. By placing these figures on the façade of one of the world’s leading art institutions, Mutu challenges the traditional Western narrative and integrates African women into a historical dialogue from which they have been largely absent.

The Impact of The NewOnes: A New Precedent for Art in Public Spaces

The installation was widely praised for its aesthetic beauty and its powerful commentary on social issues. As the inaugural artwork for the Met’s façade commission series, Mutu's The NewOnes, will free Us sets a transformative precedent for how art can influence public spaces and cultural institutions toward more inclusive narratives.

Reflecting on Power and Presence: The Lasting Influence of Mutu's Work

Wangechi Mutu’s work is a bold reimagining of the caryatid figure, transforming it into a symbol of empowerment and change. Her sculptures encourage viewers to reconsider the roles traditionally assigned to women in both art and society and to appreciate the dynamic contributions of African cultures to the global historical narrative.

Your Thoughts?

How do you perceive the intersection of art and social change, especially in public and historically significant spaces like The Met?

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Weapons of Mass Dissertation

In a text on the Kristin Hjelegjerde website, they denote Omuku’s work as ‘the ways in which the body needs to adapt in order to belong… constantly selecting and gathering its identity…’.

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the vibe. be back soon.

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Untitled . Oil on Canvas . 43 x 64 CM . Primed Tea-Towel Canvas . 2023 . #painting #contemporaryart #pattern #canvas #newproject #workInProgress #projectinprogress #oil canvas #oilpainting #abstract #afroart #africanartist #art #fineart https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqit_F6IveI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Work in progress day 14 - Digital art (accelerated video)

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Kambi Eden - Redemption by Christy Hannah

Save the date and catch Christy Hannah's show titled Redemption, which will go live next week! Get ready for some amazing work.

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🎨#ArtIsAWeapon

@154artfair returns to #NYC next week, May 1-4, 2024!

Reposted from @154artfair 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is thrilled to announce the return of 1-54 New York, from 1- 4 May 2024! Now in its 10th year, this edition will see 1-54 expand its dilating imprint upon the city by relocating to Chelsea, in the heart of Manhattan, once again coinciding with Frieze New York. The fair will be held at the Starrett-Lehigh Building, 255 11th Avenue (@starrettlehigh ). ⁠

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The 2024 New York edition will present 30+ galleries exhibiting the work of over 70 artists from Africa and the global diaspora, making this the 10th and largest edition of 1-54 New York to date! ⁠

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VIP & Press preview⁠ (by invitation only)⁠

Wednesday, May 1, 2 pm – 7 pm⁠

Thursday, May 2, 11 am – 7 pm⁠

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Public opening ⁠

Friday, May 3, 11 am – 7 pm⁠

Saturday, May 4, 11 am – 7 pm⁠

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🎟️ Get your ticket via the link in bio⁠

🗓️ 1-4 May 2024 ⁠

📍 Starrett-Lehigh Building, 255 11th Avenue, New York, 10001⁠

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© Karim Hapette (@karim_hapette )

#154ArtFair #BlackGirlArtGeeks #AfricanArtists #AfricanDiaspora

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Emam Gbewonyo

is a British-Ghanaian artist and curator living in London, and is the founder of the Black British Female Artist (BBFA) Collective – a platform that supports Black women artists. Gbewonyo studied BA European Textile Design at Bradford School of Art and Design and began her career as a knitwear designer in New York. Following six years in the industry, redundancy prompted her return to the UK and…