Kilmany-Jo Liversage In Studio
In Kilmany-Jo Liversage's case, an NFT starts with spray-painting, sponging and painting layers in bright neon colours. Step into her studio in Woodstock.
24 Jan 2022
Answers to Your Questions about NFT art
With blockchain technology being relatively new to the art world, it naturally brings up some questions. Here are some answers.
19 Jan 2022
Art Exhibitions To View Over The Holidays
As the year comes to an end, the art agenda shows no signs of slowing down.
14 Dec 2021
Invictus Capital's NFT Lab Launches the First NFT Collection of African Art
The Out of Africa collection is made up of 100 unique NFTs.
The Story of a Print
Latitudes Online and Jillian Ross Print present new editions by Cinthia Sifa Mulanga and Puleng Mongale; a collaboration between South Africa and Canada that was was a year in the making.
29 Nov 2021
Aspire Art Auctions | Modern & Contemporary Art
Aspire Art Auctions presents an exciting sale of Modern and Contemporary Art this November in Johannesburg.
24 Nov 2021
Where to See African Artists Around the World Right Now
African artists in major shows this month and beyond.
22 Nov 2021
Guest Curators: LOOKBOOK Studio
Creative studio and House and Leisure publisher, Lookbook curates a selection of artworks inspired by 'Bloom'.
Art X Lagos 2021
West Africa's premier Art Fair returns.
03 Nov 2021
WTF are NFTs? Latitudes demystifies this future art-world staple
NFTs are not going to quietly disappear. Read here to find out why.
What’s the Deal with Selling Art on Social Media?
Art is finding more than just an audience on social media, it’s finding buyers.
01 Nov 2021
Phaidon Book | African Artists: From 1882 to Now
Latitudes Online Co-Founder Lucy MacGarry contributes to the advisory panel of the groundbreaking Phaidon Book, African Artists: From 1882 to Now.
27 Oct 2021
Celebrating the Art, Life and Love of Nwabisa Xayiya, A Patron of the Arts
Passionate Latitudes supporter, art collector and philanthropist, Nwabisa Xayiya who passed away last May will be celebrated with an impressive art auction in Johannesburg this month.
10 Art Books to Buy at David Krut Bookstore
Brush up on your arts education with these ten collectible tomes.
26 Oct 2021
'ARE THERE ANY LEFT?’
A sales frenzy at London's 1-54 Fair reflects the heated demand for African Contemporary Art.
20 Oct 2021
Collector Mark Ramirez On Art That Gives Him A Physical Reaction
US-based collector Mark Ramirez believes if you dream about an artwork, you should buy it.
12 Oct 2021
African Artists Playing With Fashion
Contemporary African artists are painting a picture of globalisation, creativity, technology and individuality on the continent through their subjects’ personal style.
27 Sep 2021
Paul Emmanuel's Substance of Shadow
Social anthropologist, Mark Auslander, reflects on Paul Emmanuel’s solo exhibition Substance of Shadows.
15 Sep 2021
Explore Innovative Works by Four Daring Zimbabwean Artists on Artnet Auctions
Fadzai Muchemwa, curator of the 2022 Zimbabwe Pavilion at the Venice Biennale writes about four up and coming Zimbabwean artists featured in Africa Present on Artnet Auctions.
07 Sep 2021
Sadie Clayton’s Positive Vibrations
Getting to know the UK artist in 10 Questions.
23 Aug 2021
Further Reading In Articles
Announcing the inaugural ANNA Award Winner
Lerato Nkosi’s entry for the ANNA Award features words inspired by her reading of Bell Hooks’ All About Love: “The book held special resonance for me because of its reference to the author’s upbringing, and the values that developed out of her experiences,” says Lerato.
10 Aug 2022
When art collections go public
Some African based collectors seem more interested in advancing art than their own taste, when they bring their works into the public realm. Others want to drum up the value and interest in the artists they support.
03 Aug 2022
Marikana by Alon Skuy
Alon Skuy launched his photo book MARiKANA 2012/2022 in July 2022. Skuy's book aims to commemorate the 10 year mark since this watershed moment in South Africa’s history.
Art is adding new heights to luxury accommodation
Forget about complimentary bubbles or embossed slippers. Top-notch hotel stays can be measured according to the quality of the art on the walls.
27 Jul 2022
Documenta 15 is a global-south-centric event but are we its intended audience?
Attending Documenta is somewhat of a luxury for those based on the tip of the African continent. Particularly with plummeting local currencies and rising fuel costs almost doubling the cost of flights to Europe.
13 Jul 2022
The art of illustration
A generation of artists have been producing works in different mediums that draw inspiration from illustration. Some of the galleries that supported them have closed, but their works remain important and are highly collectible.
29 Jun 2022
The winner of the Nando's Creative Exchange competition
We are pleased to share the Nando's Creative Exchange competition winner, Palesa Titi with her Mongezi Ncombo artwork!
Examining the portraiture genre, beyond speculation in the art market
There is a perception that the current infatuation with portraiture is a market-driven phenomenon galvanised by white or Asian art collectors looking to profit from sharp rises in value. With this in mind, Latitudes examines whether the relationship between art and commerce can be beneficial to advancing a movement in art.
22 Jun 2022
Aspire Art: The Present Future: A Private Collection of African & International Contemporary Art
Aspire Art is honoured to present a carefully curated single-owner sale. The Present Future: A Private Collection of African & International Contemporary Art is set to impress and intrigue collectors this June.
15 Jun 2022
Are Africa’s best works turning up at Art Basel?
More African galleries and artists are participating in this year’s edition of the Swiss fair. Given this art fair is considered the most important on the global art calendar, you would expect the continent’s top talent to be presented at it. Indeed Anatsui, Kentridge will be prominent but there are a few surprises.
The Africa Centre London – Unveiling of the Contemporary African Art Collection
The Africa Centre is opening new headquarters on the Southbank in London. The new building is set to contribute significantly to the growth of a new cultural hub.
01 Jun 2022
Where does African art stand in a New York city art frenzy?
New York played host to six art fairs and numerous auctions and exhibitions in May. African artists were at the periphery of the action. Should this be expected?
Latitudes welcomes Pule Taukobong to the team
A well-known investor in the African tech startup space, Pule is a Founding Partner at CRE Venture Capital, and has invested in many successful startups across the continent, including Andela, Yoco and SweepSouth to name a few.
25 May 2022
The Keiskamma Art Project
A landmark retrospective exhibition is set to take place this September. Azu Nwagbogu, Pippa Hetherington and Cathy Stanley will curate an exhibition of tapestries produced over two decades by the Keiskamma Art Project.
Corporate Art Collections get down to doing business differently
Covid-19 has forced curators of corporate collections to find new ways to keep the art in circulation. Read the article for more.
18 May 2022
African Artist Directory
Julie Mehretu
Born 1970, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Lives New York, USA.
El Anatsui
Born 1944, Anyako, Ghana. Lives Nsukka, Nigeria.
Joël Andrianomearisoa
Born 1977, Antananarivo, Madagascar. Lives Antananarivo and Paris, France.
Candice Breitz
Born 1972, Johannesburg, South Africa. Lives Berlin, Germany.
Lisa Brice
Born 1968, Cape Town, South Africa. Lives London, UK.
Younès Rahmoun
Born 1975, Tétouan, Morocco. Lives Tétouan.
Robin Rhode
Born 1976, Cape Town, South Africa. Lives Berlin, Germany.
Tuli Mekondjo
Born 1982, Kwanza-Sul, Angola. Lives Windhoek, Namibia.