Painting the African diaspora English Heritage has unveiled six portraits to highlight the stories of little-known black figures in the country’s past ...

Almost every African name I encounter holds a very specific meaning. “Chikondi?” She asks back at me. “ Chikondi.” I repeat, and then listen to her answer. “It means Love,” his mother ...

‘Love at First Sight’ Inspired This African Art Collection Olusanya Ojikutu, who has origins in Nigeria and education and experience in art, shares treasures of African culture and history.

Explore the artistic journey of Lebani 'Rasta' Sirenje during Heritage Month, as he pays tribute to iconic figures like ...

Unlike many notable private art collections that serve the public good only after they have been donated to a museum (or turned into museums of their own), the Mott-Warsh Collection was conceived ...

A famous painting that went missing for decades before turning up in a London apartment has sold for over $1.6 million (£1,205,000). Often dubbed the “African Mona Lisa,” Ben Enwonwu’s ...

Local news News Local painter loves live painting Nico's live paintings include many award ceremonies, private and corporate gala dinners, conferences, weddings, children’s celebrations, music ...

South African makeup artist Queen Motlatle triumphs at the Septimius Awards 2025 in Amsterdam, winning Best Hair and Makeup ...

Half-human, half-bird However, the image does not simply depict an African rail, and this hints at a spiritual dimension to the purpose of the painting.