Gary Tyler has been awarded the 2024 Frieze Los Angeles Impact Prize for his textile art. This recognition comes with a $25,000 award and a solo presentation at Frieze Los Angeles, where he will showcase new works. This prize honors artists focusing on social justice, and Tyler was selected in collaboration with the Center for... The post Textile Artist Gary Tyler Wins 2024 Frieze Los Angeles Impact Prize appeared first on Black Art & Design ..read more

Tesfaye Urgessa, an artist celebrated for his poignant and evocative paintings that explore themes of identity, displacement, and the human condition, has been selected to represent Ethiopia at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024. This marks a historic moment as it is the first time Ethiopia will participate in the Biennale with its own national... The post Ethiopia Names Tesfaye Urgessa for Its First-Ever National Pavilion at the Venice Biennale appeared first on Black Art & Design ..read more

The RIBA is one of the world’s highest honours in architecture – presented on behalf of His Majesty the King – the medal recognises Lokko’s commitment to championing diverse approaches to architectural practice and education. The post Architect Lesley Lokko to Receive Royal Gold Medal for Architecture appeared first on Black Art & Design ..read more

Regen Projects is pleased to announce representation of Sable Elyse Smith.  Working in video, sculpture, photography, and text-based artworks, Smith draws attention to American systems of inequity. Her work focuses on the largely unseen personal, political, and quotidian impact that state-funded penal, educational, and economic structures have on culture at large. Smith makes this visible by... The post Regen Projects Now Represents Artist Sable Elyse Smith appeared first on Black Art & Design ..read more

Cameroon’s burgeoning contemporary art scene is gaining global recognition, with its vibrant blend of traditional motifs and contemporary themes striking a chord on the international stage. Notably, Cameroonian artists have graced global platforms such as the Venice Biennale, drawing collectors and art enthusiasts from across the world. Contributing to this flourishing cultural landscape, BWO Gallery,... The post New Gallery Space BWO Opens in Cameroon appeared first on Black Art & Design ..read more

The family of the award-winning poet Gboyega Odubanjo have raised more than £36,000 to help launch a foundation in his memory. Odubanjo went missing at a music festival last week, and officers investigating his disappearance found a body on Thursday. A rising talent on the UK poetry scene, Odubanjo, 27, was last seen around 4am last Saturday... The post Family of poet Gboyega Odubanjo launch fundraiser to start foundation appeared first on Black Art & Design ..read more

Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a Cuban artist and leader of the activist San Isidro Movement (MSI), is currently serving a five-year prison sentence for using “insulting symbols of the homeland” in his work.  The artist has written an opinion piece in the Miami Herald, urging countries around the world to aid Cuban dissidents in their battle... The post Jailed Cuban Artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara Pens Op-Ed From Prison appeared first on Black Art & Design ..read more

The art world mourns the loss of Radcliffe Bailey, a world-renowned artist who passed away at the age of 54 in his adopted hometown of Atlanta. Known for his mesmerizing works that elegantly summoned the past, present, and future of Black Americans, Bailey’s art has left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. His death... The post Highly Acclaimed Artist Radcliffe Bailey Dies At The Age of 54 appeared first on Black Art & Design ..read more

White Cube has recently announced its global representation of American sculptor Richard Hunt, marking a significant moment for both the gallery and the artist. Known for his thought-provoking sculptures, Hunt will make his debut at Art Basel Miami Beach with “Years of Pilgrimage” (1999) from his “Plow” series, a work that encapsulates his long-standing artistic... The post White Cube Now Represents American Sculptor Richard Hunt appeared first on Black Art & Design ..read more

The Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas has awarded Antwerp-based artist Otobong Nkanga its Nasher Prize, which comes with $100,000 and an exhibition at the museum. Nkanga’s exhibition, which will be accompanied by a monograph, will open in April 2025. The institution also announced that it would now award the prize, which goes to “a living artist who elevates the understanding... The post Otobong Nkanga Awarded $100,000 Nasher Prize for Sculpture appeared first on Black Art & Design ..read more