#africanartistes

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

@lejardinjolof

[kobartist]

Traditional painting, 70x100 cm.

[dorismangalu]

Kambi Eden - Redemption by Christy Hannah

Save the date and catch Christy Hannah's show titled Redemption, which will go live next week! Get ready for some amazing work.

[beautifulbizarremagazine]

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=

[louievanwolf]

👑👑 "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=

[onlineantiques]

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=

[neoculturalart]

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

[kingshuk-artz]

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=

[trascapades]

🧡#ArtIsAWeapon #Artist: Bola Obatuyi @bolaobatuyi_art #Artwork: Bold and Beautiful ll • Reposted from @bolaobatuyi_art Don’t just exist, live. • • BIO VIA www.casildart.com @africanartfinder "Bola Obatuyi is a profound mixed media artist who truly brings her canvases to life using fabric and acrylic paint, often depicting the gentleness and the gift of femininity... Influenced by a range of artists, such as Oluwole Omofemi and Andy Warhol, Obatuyi’s artistic vision stems from her pre-occupation with women's bodies, shapes and feminine charm. Her practice strongly showcases the personal and political place of women in society whilst challenging socially constructed narratives about Black women." #textileartists #fabricart #mixedmediaartist #africanartists #artlover #bolaobatuyi_art #BlackGirlArtGeeks https://www.instagram.com/p/CnH1VthOjyT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sbowen]

Igshaan Adams

like Magdalena has work featured in To Weave the Sky. A queer artist who was born of a Muslim father and raised by his Christian grandmother, Adam’s elaborate textiles address the diverse cultural and spiritual contexts that continue to form his identity. The artist has embraced Islamic spirituality and particularly Sufism, and his works might be read as enlarged prayer rugs. More (video…

[arthistoriansdiary]

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?

[xhosabits]

Weapons of Mass Dissertation

In a text on the Kristin Hjelegjerde website, they denote Omuku’s work as ‘the ways in which the body needs to adapt in order to belong… constantly selecting and gathering its identity…’.

[kobartist]

Toon Boom Animation - Scorpion walk cycle

[dorismangalu]

Kambi Eden - Wild Faces Exhibition

Wild Faces online exhibition by Simon Venance is now live on Exhibition!

[eazytakeiteasy]

the vibe. be back soon.

[louievanwolf]

Happy Holidays 🎉🎊💜🐺👑 Thank you to everyone I got a chance to work with this year, everyone who streamed, every radio station that gave our music a chance and everyone who shared our music in anyway. I'm forever grateful 🙏 and Happy Holidays. . . . . #artist #musician #southafrican #southafrica #africa #africanmusic #southafricanartist #Alternativemusic #alternativemusician #producer #audioengineer #Winter #electronicmusic #electronicmusician #pietermaritzburg #love #africanartist #beatmaker #dj #producer #music #composer #art #mzansiart #digitalart #musicproducer (at Pietermaritsburg, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmiynjsNcMH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=