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The Absa L’Atelier art competition is a leading Pan-African art competition. The competition, which has been running for 37 years this year, is hosted annually by Absa in partnership with the South African National Association …
The Absa L’Atelier is one of the most prestigious art competitions in Africa, which aims to recognise and nurture young artistic talent across the continent. Since its inception in 1986, the competition has been a …
Absa Gallery in partnership with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) opened its doors on 9 February 2023 for the solo exhibition by Abongile Sidzumo, the 2021 Absa L’Atelier Gerard Sekoto award winner. Sidzumo …
Absa is proud to extend an invitation to the public to the Absa L’Atelier 2021 Ambassadors’ collaborative exhibition. The exhibition, supported by the theme ‘Refuge: An uncommon home’, will be hosted by Absa until 27 …
Absa L’Atelier announces 2021 Ambassadors’ joint exhibition Read Article
Absa – in partnership with the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA) – is delighted to announce the four category winners of the Pan-African Absa L’Atelier initiative. TOP LEFT TO BOTTOM RIGHT: …
The Absa Art Hotspot platform is curated providing opportunities for focused dialogue, networking, and insights sharing and showcases a variety of original artwork, as well as artwork from previous Absa L’Atelier winners and participants from …
Dr Paul Bayliss, Absa Art Museum Curator, discuss the Future of the arts in Africa Read Article
Absa L’Atelier 2021 celebrates diverse talent from across the African continent Absa in partnership with the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA) proudly announced the four category winners of the prestigious 2021 …
Absa L’Atelier 2021 announces four category winners Read Article
Absa is set to continue its role in shaping the visual arts landscape in South Africa when it hosts an exhibition titled ‘Remnant’ from Thursday, 26 August 2021. The exhibition will explore residual remnants of …
Absa’s ‘Remnant’ Exhibition features two of South Africa’s most promising artists Read Article
Exceptional SA women claim top spots in pan-African Absa L’Atelier art awards Marguerite Kirsten, a fine artist from Cape Town, fought off stiff competition from visual artists from across Africa to take top honours …
