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The Africa Re-Union, a landmark artistic initiative, was unveiled at the FNB Art Joburg on 04 September 2025, transforming the fair into a stage of reclamation and imagination, where art became manifesto and memory became movement. It reverses the context of the infamous 1884 Berlin Conference— where Africa was carved and divided without consent — by […]
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Africa.com is pleased to present this insightful analysis of the contemporary African art market by Marelize van Zyl, CEO of Aspire Art. As the first auction house to actively promote undervalued 20th-century Black artists and present pan-African modern and contemporary art to global audiences, Aspire Art brings unique expertise to understanding the remarkable growth trajectory […]
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The Norval Foundation, in partnership with The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF), has announced the finalists for the 2025 Norval Sovereign African Art Prize (NSAAP), an esteemed annual award recognizing outstanding contemporary artists from Africa and its diaspora. This year’s prize, generously sponsored by global investment manager Schroders, highlights 29 exceptional artists from 18 African countries. […]
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An artist like no other, Olabamiji Yemi Tubi, also known in the art world as MOYAT, was born in 1955 in the city of Ibadan, Nigeria. He obtained his BFA Degree in Graphic Design from Valdosta State College USA, and then moved to live and work as a designer in England, where he spends much of […]
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Situated on the penultimate floor of Vïb, Cape Town’s newest, vibey hotel offering on the Atlantic seaboard, Jaffer Modern will open its doors to the public for the first time in December 2020. The latest addition to South Africa’s contemporary art landscape, Jaffer Modern is the brainchild of its owner and director, Shafina Jaffer, herself […]
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Africa’s art landscape is packed with tremendously talented artists who are gaining prominence locally and abroad. From Ghana to Kenya, Mozambique to Egypt, there’s a generation of painters, sculptors, photographers, and installation artists whose work will astound you. Don’t just take our word for it – check it out yourself. Eddy Ilunga – Democratic Republic […]
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I recently had an opportunity to visit the magnificent Zeitz MOCAA. I was completely blown away by the artistic excellence captured in both the architecture and the art of the Zeitz museum. I was also very privileged to sit down with Mark Coetzee, chief curator at Zeitz MOCAA, for a quick lunch to talk about […]
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When traveling to another country, some of the things you’d probably want to see are the famous sites and landmarks that tell the story and origins of that country. These may include: iconic buildings, natural wonders, museums, and of course, art galleries. There are many galleries in Africa that are dedicated to promoting contemporary African […]
...!Kauru Contemporary African Art presents “AND COUNTING”, a contemporary visual art exhibition at the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG), Johannesburg from 23 May – 14 July 2019, curated by Tšhegofatso Mabaso (South Africa) and Julia Taonga Kaseka (Zambia). Currently in its 8th year, !Kauru Contemporary African Art continues to be a leader in unique and innovative arts content to activate the […]
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