With over two decades of carving and sculpting, the late contemporary artist Reuben Ugbine explored the human body, using wood, terracotta, and metal railings. He was as dexterous in his manifestation and translation of human experiences in his sculptures as he was a master storyteller. Reuben Ugbine (1956 – 2021)
Artists are always on the lookout for new ways to explore new ideas and perspectives or fine-tune their craftsmanship and art residencies provide the best opportunities to achieve some of their artistic goals.
Beyond the aesthetic of beauty and the exploration of reuse and transformation, Yaw Owusu is an artist experimenting with ideas and objects, as well as form and space. In his continued investigations of value, his work often manifests as sculptural objects, painted objects, installations, and social engagements.
In Lebohang Kangye’s multiple explorations of memory and history, she moves from a literal translation of her familial and interpersonal history using sculptural, performative, theatrical, and moving images to a more conceptual approach as she experiments with dimensionality.
African artists are elevating their artistic practices as they experiment with their narratives, mediums, and materials. At Omenai, we are spotlighting these three African artists whose current explorations you should look out for.
There are certain factors involved in the proper care of art pieces, and it is the responsibility of a collector to understand the historical importance and aesthetic appeal of the works in their collection and then value them.
Participating in art competitions is an excellent way to grow as an artist and advance in your art career. Art competitions They can help an emerging artist in many ways, from gaining visibility in the art industry to getting into exhibitions and building confidence in yourself and your practice.
Okaro’s work is a vibrant tapestry of portraiture, fine art, documentary, and fashion photography. Her captivating images, influenced by love, melancholy, and black beauty, feature black women and men in vivid, culturally infused portraits.
Musician Alicia Keys and Kasseem Dean, producer and D.J. popularly known as Swizz Beatz, are leading collectors of Black art in America. From the Ansel Adams photograph which Beatz got with proceeds from his first records with DMX, to the Dean’s most recent recorded acquisition, a 2018 Derrick Adams painting,
Despite this year’s economic uncertainty spread worldwide, more African artists set new records in sales at fairs and auctions. There was expansion in the African art scene as more galleries opened up new spaces in different locations across the world in addition to the emergence of new galleries. As we
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