This programme guides artists and creative professionals in integrating sustainability into their practice through six focused modules covering eco-conscious materials, digital and hybrid approaches, and community-driven projects. Each module includes a short video, learning outcomes, and a quiz, with a certificate available upon successful completion.
Beyond Green: Toward a Sustainable Art edited by Stephanie Smith examines how contemporary artists engage sustainability beyond surface-level “green” themes, integrating environmental, social, economic, and aesthetic concerns into their work. Featuring international artists such as Allora & Calzadilla, Marjetica Potrč, Michael Rakowitz, and Andrea Zittel, the book highlights cross-disciplinary practices that merge art, design, and activism. With essays and artist contributions, it presents one of the first in-depth explorations of sustainability as a driving force in contemporary visual art.
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Source: Country Life.
Handbags, jewellery and luxury vehicles are the aesthetic investments of choice for today’s high-net-worth youth, says a report by Art Basel. The article compares generational differences in collecting behavior, noting that older wealthy collectors tend to favor established blue-chip artists and traditional fine art, while younger collectors are more open to accessible, flexible categories like design objects, editions, and hybrid collectibles.
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Source: Artsy.
Emerging art is the bedrock of the art ecosystem. Most often thought of in terms of young artists and recent graduates, the category is best described as work by an artist at the start of their career. These artists are vital for introducing fresh perspectives and styles into the art world, often spearheading trends that later become prominent.
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Source: Singulart.
The art market has come a long way, and it is constantly changing. Today it is much different from a few decades ago when art was bought and sold from galleries to online auctions. With the art market going toward the future, it is wonderful for us to think about where it is going. Whether you are an artist, collector, or just an art enthusiast, it is important to know the trends and the shifts in the art market. So, let’s learn what’s to be known when considering the future of the art market.
The Art Limitless programme within the BE OPEN Art online gallery has announced Mncobi Mndzebele as the April 2026 monthly winner, recognising his evocative portrait works that explore African identity, culture, and womanhood through unconventional materials.
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BE OPEN Art is pleased to announce Aya Mostafa as the Artist of the Month for April 2026. Based in Cairo, Egypt, Mostafa is a visual artist working across painting, storyboarding, and digital graphics. A graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Helwan University (2020), her practice is rooted in the vibrant language of pop art, where bold color and expressive portraiture bring everyday moments to life.
Drawing inspiration from domestic scenes and human interaction, Mostafa creates dynamic compositions that reflect both personal and social narratives. Her work has been exhibited in several galleries across Cairo. Each month, BE OPEN Art presents 20 artists for public voting, with monthly winners competing for the Artist of the Year 2026 title, which includes a €1,000 prize and promotional support.
We warmly congratulate Aya on this well-deserved recognition and thank her for his inspiring contribution to the BE OPEN Art community.
BE OPEN Art is proud to announce Aissa Joud as the Regional Artist of Northeastern Africa in its 2026 global art competition. Following four months of recognizing outstanding emerging artists across the region, this award highlights exceptional talent from countries including Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Egypt, and Madagascar.
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Source: Observer.
From a billion-dollar auction week to declining aggregate sales, 2025’s divergent signals reveal a market that rewards quality, patience and strategic focus.
BE OPEN Art is pleased to announce Eyerusalem Adugna Jirenga as the April Regional Artist of the Month in the Northeastern Africa stage of its 2026 global art competition. Running from January through April, this stage recognizes outstanding emerging artists from across the region, including Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Egypt, and Madagascar.
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