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

OUHNNI RACHID "ARTIST'S SKETCH BOOK " كنت دائما اطرح سؤالا على نفسي" من وسوس لإبليس قبل أن يكون الشيطان ؟" I always asked myself a question, "who whispered to Satan before he became an evil being?" 2016 _ 01/3/2023 An experimental art work on Mystery Laughing Balls is about human development Inspiration from Art history . " Half human and half nail " #artafrican #africanartiste #artistmorroco #artmarrakech #artcontemporainparis #artistdrawings #drawingpepole #drawpencilart #drawcharcoal #marrakechdrawing #drawing_expression #drawingpen (at Marrakech) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQjfxZocAD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Craig Walsh - Monuments (2022)

JJ / Lejardinjolof | Show me your moves!, 2022 | color photography

@lejardinjolof

Muted pastel tones with striking color contrast and so beautifully expressed. "Ise’s Interlude, 2022 " @skhebs via @blacktotheworld. #beautifulbizarre #amooemmanuel #nigerianartist #africanartist #contemporaryartist #contemporaryart #artthatinspires https://www.instagram.com/p/CpojSifL7sA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Toon Boom Animation - Scorpion walk cycle

👑👑 "Prying Eyes" dropping 24 February . . . artist #musician #southafrican #southafrica #africa #africanmusic #southafricanartist #Alternativemusic #alternativemusician #electronicmusic #electronicmusician #pietermaritzburg #africanartist #beatmaker #producer #music #composer #art #musicproducer (at Pietermaritsburg, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CowzC37t2v2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Large Original African Tribal Figural Painting by H Ryan eBay item number 234858605829 #africanart #art #africa #contemporaryart #african #blackart #artist #painting #artwork #africanartist #artistsoninstagram #photography #artcollector #tribalart #artoftheday #blackgirlmagic #artgallery #culture #digitalart #melanin #fineart #nigeria #africanartists #africanfashion #africanartcollector #africanstyle #interiordesign #portrait #contemporaryafricanart #africanculture https://www.instagram.com/p/CnXCf4DoSWX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My work is about (creating) Beauty from Chaos. The transformation of found objects /debris to art is symbolic of our transformation from seasons or states of chaos to beauty. Each piece is a work of hope and optimism. Chaotic seasons don’t (have to) last forever🙏🏽. —- My work is influenced by both the worlds of art and fashion; in this experimental photograph, I try to capture both influences. — Untitled (WIP) 2022 Bicycle tires, tire tubes, rivets — #tiretubes #bicycle #bicycletires upcycling #africanart #africanartist #africanartcollector #contemporaryart #contemporaryafricanart #art #sculptureart #artcollector #artsy #artwork #artoftheday #delaanyah #accra #sculpture (at Accra, Ghana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfvwFtnjgEO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Hey everyone!

I'm excited to share a piece featuring the amazing Afro-centric superhero, "Queen Nzinga." She's fierce, strong, and unstoppable in her quest to save the world.

I love art that showcases diversity and representation, and I'm so excited to see more characters like Queen Nzinga in the world of superheroes. It's important for all of us to see ourselves as the powerful beings that we are.

Thanks for checking out the art . Peace

African mask (Ghana) My new collection. #africanart #art #africa #contemporaryart #african #blackart #artist #painting #artwork #africanartist #artistsoninstagram #photography #artcollector #tribalart #artoftheday #blackgirlmagic #artgallery #culture #digitalart #melanin #fineart #nigeria #africanartists #africanfashion #africanartcollector #africanstyle #interiordesign #portrait #contemporaryafricanart #africanculture https://www.instagram.com/p/CmOq9A2MexI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Works of art often tell stories. We present narrative in many ways—by using a series of images representing moments in a story, or by selecting a central moment to stand for the whole story... Remember the commissioned piece I posted earlier of the child birth Here's a portrait of the Lovely baby✨ Thank you @tdgbad for this pleasure🙏🏼 PORTRAITURE (commissioned) Medium: Charcoal Dimension: 20 x 24 inches • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • #blackartistspace #charcoal_art #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #pencilrealism #charcoalart #artgate #galleryart #artsy #art #draw #realism #instaart #africanartist #portraiture #Jadaviz09 #VizeArt #art #drawing #artist #sketch #pencil #charcoaldrawing #detailed #gallery #masterpiece #creative #framedartwork #photorealistic @hyperrealism.masters @art_insanely @dopeblackart @charcoal.masters @persian.arthome @duende_arts_help @realism.daily @art_collective @artofplanet (at Lagos State) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYXLNjvIHCG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

💜#ArtIsAWeapon #Artist: J. Bentsil-Kobiah @artist_j.bentsil_kobiah #Artwork: Eyes Tells Tales 💜 #sikayɛmogya #art #money #Ghana #sikay3mogya #paintings #blackart #Acryliconcanvas #africanart #africanartists #collage #contemporaryart #artcollectors #BlackGirlArtGeeks https://www.instagram.com/p/ChF1qClO7oo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Ainda não tenho a certeza de como o rosto tem de estar, mas quero falar do progresso.

É a minha primeira vez a pintar uma sereia, estão tentei não criar muitas expectativas, e também tentei não exagerar, porque uma vez que nos é dado um tema como este, acabamos sempre por querer pintar algo fora do padrão.

Pelo menos eu penso assim.

Confesso que foram muitas pesquisas, não quis acabar por estragar um quadro de 70x80cm.

Então acho que conseguem sentir a pressão!

É muito normal que haja dificuldades ao longo do caminho, sendo a minha primeira vez, encontrei algumas dificuldades, principalmente na luz/sombra e a posição do rosto (talvez seja este o problema).

Mas estou a resolver e espero que fique como eu espero.

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?