A collage of five individuals featuring a male artisan holding trophies, a female artist with short hair, a woman in a black outfit, an older man with glasses in a patterned shirt, and another man in a suit, with bold text overlay reading 'African Creators: You Should Know This Week' and 'Dope Neighborhood'.
Ablade Glover, an influential Ghanaian painter and educator, known for capturing the energy and color of Ghanaian life in his art.
A vibrant collage of abstract paintings showcasing scenes inspired by Ghana's bustling markets, urban landscapes, and community gatherings, emphasizing rich colors and dynamic forms.
A collage of six colorful abstract paintings featuring vibrant brush strokes and varied textures.
A collage of vibrant abstract and figurative paintings showcasing diverse themes in African art, highlighting the influence of a prominent Ghanaian educator and mentor in the arts.
A close-up portrait of Mouna Jemal Siala, a Tunisian visual artist and educator, with a thoughtful expression. The background features a blurred Tunisian flag, symbolizing her cultural identity. Text overlays highlight her artistic focus on memory, identity, and the interplay between memory and reality through various art forms.
A collage of art pieces exploring themes of memory and social identity, featuring a mix of photographs, objects, and symbols.
A collage of various artworks, including a circular sculpture at sunset, a boy with a grid pattern on his body, a grayscale tiled portrait, a sculpture resembling a sun with hooks, people observing an installation, and a large mural on a building depicting a face, accompanied by text reflecting on the nature of art exhibitions.
Collage of art pieces and an artist, showcasing contemporary African visual storytelling with themes of mentorship and education.
Portrait of Didier Ahatsi, a Togolese sculptor, showcasing his expressive figurative art inspired by West African culture and identity. He is seen working with a miniature sculpture of a car, highlighting his self-taught artistic approach.
Collection of colorful sculptures depicting musicians, community leaders, and ceremonial figures, highlighting narratives of heritage and resilience.
A collage of various sculptures by the artist Ahadsi, showcasing figures in different poses and activities, emphasizing themes of humanity, community, and cultural identity.
A portrait of Anisia Uzeyman, a Rwandan filmmaker, actor, and playwright, with a serious expression, wearing a green garment. The background features the Rwandan flag, emphasizing her artistic identity and contributions.
A woman with a headscarf and floral embroidery on her shirt, looking thoughtfully at the camera, alongside a colorful poster for the film 'Neptune Frost' featuring various expressive faces and artistic elements.
A collage of images featuring diverse individuals engaged in artistic expression, with text highlighting the impact and recognition of Uzeyman as a filmmaker who expands the language of African cinema.
Ato Arinze, a Nigerian sculptor and ceramic artist, is photographed smiling in front of a neutral background. He has gray hair and is dressed in a black jacket with a white shirt. The image emphasizes his role in observing society through art, highlighted by a green and white backdrop representing the Nigerian flag.
Artistic sculptures exploring identity, culture, and community displayed in a gallery setting, featuring organic forms and intricate designs.
A white sculptural figure of a man in a hat, holding a cane.
A collection of contemporary sculptures in various colors and forms, showcased in a gallery setting, highlighting themes of art and creativity.
Collage of four individuals with a text overlay discussing the diverse narratives of Africa's creative story.

Every week, we discover another corner of Africa’s creative landscape.

This week, we journey through Ghana, Tunisia, Togo, Rwanda, and Nigeria to meet five creators whose work spans painting, photography, sculpture, filmmaking, and ceramics.

Some preserve memory.

Some transform discarded materials into extraordinary works of art.

Some challenge the language of cinema.

Some capture the emotional landscapes of migration.

Some shape culture through clay and sculpture.

Different practices.

Different perspectives.

One continent overflowing with creative brilliance.

Who are you discovering for the first time?

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