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Fellowship Open Call – Shaping Africa’s Curatorial Futures

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) and the University of the Western Cape (UWC) have launched an open call for their fully funded 2027 Museum Fellowship Programme. The year-long initiative offers emerging African art professionals a combination of practical museum training and postgraduate academic study, aiming to develop the next generation of curators, researchers, and arts professionals on the continent.

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The Global Influence of Contemporary African Art

Contemporary African art has transitioned from a niche regional interest to a central pillar of the global art market and institutional landscape. Artists such as El Anatsui, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, and William Kentridge are leading this shift, utilizing diverse media to address universal themes of identity, colonialism, and technology while maintaining deep local roots.