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News24
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Norval Foundation tours inspire and educate youngsters of all ages
The Norval Foundation, a leading centre for modern and contemporary African art, is proud to present its revitalised Learning Centre educational tours, designed to spark creativity, critical thinking, and cultural engagement in learners from primary through tertiary levels. Primary school tours The Primary School Tour is designed to introduce young learners to the world of art through carefully structured, curriculum-aligned experiences. For just R60 per learner (with teachers attending free), this programme includes: A guided museum tour exploring exhibitions of African artists. An interactive Sculpture Garden Walk, encouraging physical engagement with art. A hands-on art-making workshop where learners create their own artwork to take home. For an additional R90 per child, learners will receive a copy of Making Art History, a children's book about African art, which is available at a reduced rate for visiting schools. To book a primary school group tour or curate a tour for your school, please email learning@ High school and tertiary tours For learners in Grades 9-12 and students at the tertiary level, Norval Foundation offers a rich and thought-provoking tour experience focused on enhancing understanding of African art and the art industry. Priced at R60 per student (accompanying educators attend free), the programme includes: A guided tour of the museum's exhibitions. An exploration of the Sculpture Garden. Optional career-focused sessions, which introduce students to job opportunities in curation, art education, conservation, exhibition design, and more. To enquire or book a high school or tertiary tour, institutions can email info@ Booking and contact information All educational tours must be booked in advance. Interested schools, teachers, or institutions are encouraged to reach out directly for more information or to secure their place. Visit the Norval Foundation and give your learners the opportunity to engage with art in a way that is immersive, inspiring, and deeply educational.
The Independent
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
England rugby captain announced as new ambassador for King's charity
England and Saracens rugby captain Maro Itoje has been announced as the new ambassador at the King's charity. The 30-year-old co-founded an artists' residency – for African, Caribbean, Southwest Asian, North African and diaspora creators – that runs at The King's Foundation's headquarters in Scotland. So far, seven Akoje Residency artists have stayed at the Dumfries House site in Ayrshire. The King aims to improve sustainability, traditional crafts and the arts through his charity that was founded in 1990 when he was Prince of Wales. Itoje joins the ranks of fellow ambassadors including footballer David Beckham, actress Sienna Miller and gardener Alan Titchmarsh. His ambassadorship was announced on Friday, and he said in a statement: 'Seeing African art find a home in rural Scotland through the Akoje Residency has been inspiring.' The London-born rugby star added: 'It has been incredibly rewarding to work with The King's Foundation during my artist residency over the past year, and I'm thrilled to build on that relationship by becoming an ambassador for the charity. 'Discovering my passion for art — and the importance of preserving the traditional skills behind it — has been life-changing for me. 'It's been a privilege to witness how the artists have been welcomed and have become part of the local community.' He co-founded the Akoje Gallery with gallery director Khalil Akar in 2023, and it exhibits at different sites across world – but is also accessible online. Its residency programme was set up in 2024, allowing emerging and established artists to stay on-site in Ayrshire and produce work inspired by the surrounding landscape. Kristina Murrin, chief executive of The King's Foundation, said: 'We have been delighted to work with Maro on the Akoje Residency at Dumfries House over the past year, so it's fantastic to formally cement his role as an ambassador for the Foundation. She added: 'I have personally enjoyed meeting the artists taking part in the residencies and seeing how they have enjoyed living and working on site at the Dumfries house estate. 'We look forward to building on this existing partnership and working with Maro to raise awareness of the importance of traditional heritage skills for artists and ensuring they are given a platform to create.' Itoje, who also captains the British and Irish Lions squad and plays as a lock, has represented England 93 times since his first call-up in 2016. He is the first English captain of the British and Irish Lions since Martin Johnson in 2001. The player was named captain of the England team in May ahead of the 2025 Six Nations.
CNN
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
The Met's Rockefeller Wing reopens after $70M revamp
Once labeled 'primitive," the Met's collection of art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas now has pride of place in the museum's newly renovated Rockefeller Wing.
CNN
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
The Met's Rockefeller Wing reopens after $70M revamp
Once labeled 'primitive," the Met's collection of art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas now has pride of place in the museum's newly renovated Rockefeller Wing.
South China Morning Post
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
African artist riffs on Van Gogh in historic exhibition in Amsterdam
Expressive brushstrokes depict a man seated at a table, his face hidden behind a book of Japanese prints, a plastic chair in the corner and a Nigerian passport lying on the table. Advertisement It is one of 10 new paintings by Nigerian artist John Madu, created for 'Paint Your Path' – the first solo exhibition by an African artist at Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum. Madu, 42, produced the 10 works for the exhibition - which opened on May 30 - in just three months in his Lagos studio, each responding to one of seven paintings by the Dutch master. 'Before I even knew who Van Gogh was, I knew about his work,' he said, recalling how, as a child, he admired his father's calendars filled with Impressionist art. 'Van Gogh's works actually stuck out to me because of the yellows, the swirls, the strokes.' Madu plays on the global familiarity of Van Gogh's work to build connections between local and universal themes, notably through self-portraiture and the use of symbols.
