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Nigeria stands at a pivotal moment of transformation, where a comprehensive view of its socio-economic and cultural landscape is essential. There is a growing call for introspection and alternative approaches to financial resilience, a reevaluation of traditional values, and a shift away from individualism toward collective well-being.

Latitudes is pleased to introduce artist, writer and the author of the book, Yakhal'inkomo - Portrait of a Jazz Classic, Percy Mabandu. In his improvisatory essay, Mabandu tracks an ongoing sighting of musicians caught in the act of performance by a succession of artists across the space time continuum of South African art.

A group of young artists from Artist Proof Studio were selected for a residency programme in memory of Gianni Mariano, co-founder of Mastrantonio group, former BASA board member, chairman of the Artists Proof Studio board and mentorship pioneer, who sadly passed away in 2023.

In some way, the presence of a painting on every wall — from the pristine white finish of a gallery to the prehistoric archive of a cave — can be somewhat overwhelming. How has the language of paint transcended race, time, geography and cultural context?

A review of Steelwool and Other Paradoxes, the current show at Latitudes Centre for the Arts.

Andy Warhol’s prescient declaration, that in the future everyone would achieve a fifteen-minute fame, is important for two reasons: firstly, because he anticipated more efficient information and communication networks which would render everyone and everything everywhere all at once.

Latitudes Live is a programme of talks and activations that are aimed at facilitating an enhanced and holistic experience of RMB Latitudes 2024.

Occupying the Gallery will make a home in Braamfontein for a special edition with IFAS in collaboration with Artist Proof Studio.

Valerie Kabov looks at the imperatives for new art fair business models in the changing art market through Latitudes' initiative of International Galleries Platform.

Jean Luc Iradukunda's art explores the complexities of identity, belonging, and home, acting as a bridge between cultures.

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has announced a call for applications for its ‘Emerging New Media Artist’ Programme, set to take place at the soon-to-open Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) centre. Latitudes spoke to Ibrahim Alsanousi, the acting CEO of Museums Commission, to learn more about their educational programme.

As an artist, it can be easy to get lost in your own world and overlook the importance of connecting with others. But promoting your art and drawing attention to what is special about it, is almost as important as creating it.

The third iteration of the ANNA Award is here. The aim of the award is to discover, recognise and nurture a new generation of women-identifying artists from the African continent and the diaspora.

Artists are using watercolour in ways that link them to a radical tradition.

Hailing from Botswana, Ghana, Nigeria, Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique and South Africa, these 10 aspiring curators are set to receive both professional guidance and one-on-one mentorship from industry-leading curators as they work towards curating their own shows on Latitudes.

The National Visual Arts Survey is South Africa’s largest research initiative in the visual arts, and was first undertaken in 2009, resulting in the first major report on the visual arts in 2010. This year, the survey is being undertaken again to assess the changes and developments in the sector since then.

Contemporary art is often criticised for its gradual abandonment of visual coherence in favour of the abstract. In other words, contemporary art’s pretentious dimensions have expanded to include its explanations. This is art because it is art: we’re trapped in a tautological circle. Not only could a child have produced this, but words used to mean things, you know. The greater the waffle, the worse the art; right?

RMB Latitudes CuratorLab is a practice-based, online curatorial residency for emerging curators in Africa. In 2024, ten aspiring curators will be guided through a facilitated online residency, designed to offer practical experience in the industry and to hone their curatorial skills.

The contemporary condition is such that there are no longer any art movements – even if there are discernible aesthetic or conceptual qualities characterising the art finding favour.