Last week Monday, vandals defaced New York-based artist Tschabalala Self’s “Seated” (2022), a 10-foot tall public sculpture of a seated Black woman facing the sea off the coast of Southern England. The bronze sculpture currently located on the ...
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In Vivid Surreal Portraits, Aïda Muluneh Borrows Visual Language From Religious Iconography to Explore Politics and Identity
For her new series of public art installations presented over 330 bus shelters across the United States, and Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire , Ivory Coast based photographer Aïda Muluneh drew inspiration from Ethiopian poet Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin’s “This is ...
Black Art & Design Spring 2023 London Art Guide
Spring is a season of rejuvenation and renewal, and what better way to celebrate it than by exploring London's vibrant art scene. The city is home to some of the most renowned museums and galleries in the world, and this spring, they are showcasing ...
Salah Elmur, the Cairo-based Sudanese artist, has a unique perspective on the structures that house water and electricity.
Salah Elmur, the Cairo-based Sudanese artist, has a unique perspective on the structures that house water and electricity. As a child, he was filled with wonder and excitement when the Central Electricity and Water Administration came to his village. ...