by Alexandra Nelson Johannesburg was in the wake of escaping the bubble of cultural isolation they had been facing for the past forty-six years when the first Johannesburg Biennale was established in 1995. From May 1948 to 1994, South Africa was ruled by the Nationalist Party which instituted a harsh form of racial, cultural,

By Alexandra Nelson Sixty years after the Venice Biennale was established, the Biennale de la Mediterrane was established in 1955 in Alexandria, Egypt by President Gamal Abdel. The Alexandria Biennale was the third Biennale established in the world, with the second being the Biennial de São Paulo in Brazil (est. 1951). The establishment of

The Exhibition themed: “Relentless Resilience: Black Art in the Face of Adversity”, opens on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 6pm-10pm at 6709 NE 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33138.Miami, FL – January 2025 – Black History Month 2025 offers a profound moment to honor the indomitable spirit and resilience of Black people worldwide. In

Black History Month 2025 presents a profound opportunity to reflect on the enduring spirit and resilience of Black people globally. The curated exhibition, Relentless Resilience, aims to celebrate the creativity, beauty, and perseverance of Black artists who continue to lead and redefine contemporary art. By showcasing the works of Haitian artists Morel Doucet, Mark Dumont,

African masks are not merely artistic expressions but are deeply imbued with cultural significance and spiritual depth. The exhibition "Symbols of Spirit" provides a profound glimpse into the rich tapestry of African spiritual and communal life, showcasing masks from various cultures such as the Chokwe, Kuba, and Yoruba. These artifacts serve as more than decorative

Nigeria, with its rich mosaic of cultures, offers a vibrant spectrum of indigenous philosophies and spiritual practices, intricately woven into the fabric of its various ethnic communities. This essay delves into the spiritual and philosophical cultures of four prominent Nigerian groups: the Igbo, Mama, Yoruba, and Ogoni peoples. By examining their artistic expressions and cultural

Symbols of Spirit – February 2024 CADA Curator: Ludlow Bailey The Arthur B. Steiman and The Paul and Mary Rosen collections of Central and West African masks serve as a rich tapestry, unraveling the intricate layers of spiritual symbolism embedded in these powerful artifacts. These masks, often regarded as expressions of deities and spiritual

Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 dominated the city in the first week of December, accompanied by various other art fairs, events, panels, parties, and people. This year’s fair was the 20th and it has grown bigger (with 79,000 attendees, according to organizers) and more diverse over the years. When ABMB began,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ludlow E. Bailey |Managing Director | CADA | +1 (786) 290-7359 | ludlowebailey@gmail.com The 14th edition will be held at the Art Deco Museum on Miami Beach on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 12:00pm-4:00pm. This year’s panel will include Dr. Cheryl Finley, Spelman College, Nigerian Artists Ibe Ananaba and Ómò Oba (HRH) Adètòmíwà