Wednesday, August 25

Latest Dr. Rashid Diab Paintings Available to Collectors Now!

Sudanese artist Dr. Rashid Diab considers art to be the connection between mankind. His work is strongly themed around the Nile, the desert and women.

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Koroga Enchants!

Koroga is an experiment where poets would respond to photographs and photographers would respond to poetry. At the heart of Koroga is a deep desire to understand how art shapes our social imaginations.

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Call for African Speakers: 5th World Summit on Arts & Culture


The Australia Council for the Arts and IFACCA is calling for proposals from African keynote speakers for the 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture to be held in Melbourne, Australia in 2011. 

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Tuesday, August 24

"L'Ascenseur Présidentiel" D'Ousmane Dia Au Coeur du Jura Suisse

Exposition artiste sénégalais Ousmane Dia à la galerie Emibios en Suisse représente l'art de l'hospitalité.

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Introducing The Artist Mary Collis

Kenyan artist Mary Collis is well known for her colourful, cheerful and strong abstract paintings. Her art work is a reflection of her keen observation and experience.

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Thursday, August 19

Spectre Of Memory In Contemporary African Art

Author Aminatta Forna admires a painting by Zimbabwe’s Lovemore Kambudzi at the Edinburgh Art Festival. “If you are in Edinburgh go to this show, it's brilliant.”

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'Dzimbanhete Arts Interactions'

'Dzimbanhete Arts Interactions' is an artists’ resource centre in Harare offering contemporary artists a much needed platform to showcase their abilities through workshops and residencies.

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The Trienal de Luanda: Seven Artists from Seven Cities

This is a call out for artists to submit their work for consideration for the 7 artists in 7 cities show in Luanda, Angola, curated by Simon Njami. It is aimed at assembling 7 artworks from 7 young emerging artists.


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Monday, August 16

Kind of Blue by Sam Nhlengethwa @ the Goodman Gallery

The solo exhibition of new drawings, prints and paintings pays homage to trumpeter and composer Miles Davis and celebrates the recent 50th anniversary of his groundbreaking album Kind of Blue.

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World Cup Art: The Day before Yesterday & the Day After Tomorrow

Herve Momo's exhibition 'Brushes From The Den' is a combination of individual art and collective prowess as well as Cameroon’s celebration of football excellence.

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Contemporary African Art Comes To Life In Diani Beach, Kenya

The Gallery’s triple unit of airy and lofty space lends itself to the exhibition and support of painted art, sculptures and creative objects. The vision is to create a space for artists, art lovers and patrons alike.

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OneOff Gallery August Selection

August 2010 selection art works by renowned Kenyan artists, Peterson Kamwathi, Peter Ngugi, Simon Muriithi and Rwandan artist Collin Sekajugo are being showcased at the Loft.

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Tuesday, August 10

Cape Craft & Design Institute Invitation

Cape Craft & Design Institute is inviting all interested participants to apply for 2 exciting opportunities, a residency and internship as well as 3 workshops that are taking place as part of its programme.

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One Day On Earth

Through the eyes of citizen filmmakers, 'One Day on Earth', an online community video time capsule and film, explores our planet's identity in the attempt to answer the question: Who are we?

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The Great 2010 African Art Banner

The Great 2010 African Art Banner team is inviting 10 talented and gifted emerging artists from each African country to participate in the construction of the Great African Art Banner project.

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2010 Freedom To Create Price

With only a few days remaining, this US$ 125,000 Prize celebrates the power of art to promote social justice, build the foundations for an open society and inspire the human spirit. Apply Now!

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Diesel And Dust Photography Exhibition

South African photographer Obie Oberholzer, known as the father of colour photography, presents his exhibition 'Diesel & Dust', at the Ann Bryant Gallery in Cape Town from 5th August to 12th Sep 2010.

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Between Art And Anthropology

'Between Art and Anthropology' provides new and challenging arguments for considering contemporary art and anthropology in terms of fieldwork practice.

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Monday, August 2

Zimbabwean Art Legacy Firmly Secure

Contemporary Zimbabwean art legacy is secure in the custody of its young artists who offer a gritty face to issues that are bursting out to be heard, be they social, political, aesthetic or economic.

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‘The Big Hole’ At The Kimberley Hotel

'The Big Hole' exhibition provides an opportunity for artists to investigate the sometimes murky legends circulating around the Kimberley, as well as some of the various South African histories ingrained in the site.

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Namibian Art “Made In China”

Titled 'Made in China' Contemporary Namibian artist Imke Rust hits the mark with her solo exhibition from 27th of July to the 16th of August 2010 at the Bank Windhoek Omba Gallery.

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