Empowering African artists through Tyburn Foundation, Civitella Ranieri

Akintayo Abodunrin, Nigerian Tribune, 6 April 2025
The Tyburn Foundation/Civitella Ranieri international residency programme will nurture early-career creatives from the continent, offering them the space, time, and support to grow beyond commercial constraints and thrive within the global art ecosystem.

Civitella Ranieri, a prestigious international multi-disciplinary residency program nestled in the hills of Umbria, Italy, has hosted a remarkable roster of African and Diaspora visual artists, including acclaimed figures such as Professor El Anatsui, William Kentridge, Delio Jasse, Paul Onditi, Berni Searles, Nastio Mosquito, and Zanele Muholi.
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Beginning this month, the Tyburn Foundation-affiliated fellowship at Civitella will sponsor artists for a six-week residency at the Civitella Ranieri Castle in Umbria.  South African sculptor Driaan Claassen will be the inaugural artist. He will be followed by Morocco’s Khadija Jayi and Zimbabwean Option Dzikamai Nyahunzvi in 2026.
The Residency will provide artists the space, time, support, and resources to develop their practices and careers. Additionally, they will meet with other visual artists and connect with musicians and writers at Civitella Ranieri, expanding their global networks.
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