Art News Africa

https://www.art.co.za
Art News Africa is an editorial platform focused on contemporary visual art in South Africa and the wider continent. Operating as the news arm of Art.co.za, it publishes news, features and interviews that track the region’s art ecosystem—from award announcements and institutional programs to artist-led projects and gallery openings. Regular coverage includes a weekly city-by-city exhibition guide, the 10 Questions interview series, and on‑the‑ground reporting from fairs such as Investec Cape Town Art Fair and Turbine Art Fair. The outlet also follows museum and foundation initiatives, including the Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation’s landmark exhibitions, and cross‑industry collaborations like Design Indaba’s Colours of Africa with Google Arts & Culture. In addition to reporting, Art News Africa curates an annual Watch List highlighting on‑the‑rise artists working across media, offering a reference point for collectors, curators and educators. It monitors the prize circuit and market news, covering events such as the Cassirer Welz Award and the MTN x UJ New Contemporary Awards, alongside auction and programming updates. With a South African vantage point and continental scope, Art News Africa documents shifts shaping visual culture while giving visibility to emerging and established practitioners. Its audience includes artists, gallerists, curators, students and art‑interested readers who rely on its timely guides and informed perspective.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Pretoria, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2000
Languages:
English
Afrikaans
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Live coverage of events
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Facebook
Instagram

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
7,300
Instagram number of followers:
7,241

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Johnny de Beer
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
1
Part-time employees:
2
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit

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