Africa
The new voices shaking up contemporary African art
Meet the next wave — A new show celebrates the most exciting young artists from across Africa: ‘It’s about getting away from outdated ideas, generating new perspectives, and sending messages of pride, strength, and being bold.’
Written by: Miss Rosen
Meet the African chief who leads a double life in Germany
The King and I — In west Germany, Céphas Bansah may look like just another car mechanic wearing a boiler suit. But every spare moment is dedicated to supporting his people back in Ghana.
Written by: Huck
The story of Noirwave, Africa’s pioneering punk movement
The black house — What began as an artistic practice by musician Petite Noir has quickly morphed into a state of mind; a way of expressing the powerful but fragmented identity of today’s African diaspora.
Written by: Alexandra Genova
The post-apocalyptic impact of late capitalism
A grim reality — In a shocking new series, photographer Kai Löffelbein reveals the effects of illegal e-waste dumping.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Dreamy portraits of Kenyan street life
The Travel Diary — US photographer Makena Mambo returns to her roots for her latest project, capturing the vibrant, colourful chaos of Nairobi, Nakuru, Narok, Mombasa and Kilifi.
Written by: Makena Mambo
Never before seen photos from Malick Sidibé’s archive
Love power peace — The legendary photographer, who is known for his stylish documentation of Mali in the ’60s, is being celebrated in a new exhibition at New York’s Jack Shainman Gallery.
Written by: Miss Rosen
An intimate portrait of life in modern Botswana
Tell my story — Letso Leipego captures the locals and landscapes of his native country for his ongoing photography project, Tell My Story.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Giles Duley explores the deadly legacy of landmines in Angola
Scars from a forgotten war — Over its 27-year duration, the Angolan war led to the death of an estimated two million people – making it one of the deadliest of the 20th century. But nearly two decades later, its violent legacy is still haunting the region.
Written by: Giles Duley
A photographer uncovers the everyday beauty of East Africa
Extra-ordinary — Roland Brockmann spent two years in Kenya and Tanzania, gathering stories from those largely ignored by international media: people just quietly navigating the ups-and-downs of life.
Written by: Cian Traynor
An unsettling visual trip through Namibia’s past
Living memorials — Visual artist Nicola Brandt memorialises the German-Namibian War of 1904–1908 – considered by many to be the first genocide of the 20th century – in an eerie new project.
Written by: Miss Rosen
