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There is something quietly historic about Venice in 2026. The canals and palazzi that have hosted the world’s most prestigious art gathering for over 130 years are now, more than ever before, reverberating with African voices: on the walls, in the pavilions, and in the conversations that unfold between them. The 61st International Art Exhibition […]
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Contemporary African art has moved from the margins of the global art world to its center. Once framed as regional or niche, today’s African artists are shaping international conversations about identity, power, history, and the future. Their work fills major galleries, headlines auction sales, and challenges long-held assumptions about what global art looks like and […]
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The Ifa Lethu Foundation of South Africa is proud to spearhead another landmark event in the country.This October, it will partner with the SABC as they come together to present Still We Rise, a landmark exhibition of artworks made during South Africa’s Apartheid years. This partnership, through the exhibition theme, bridges the G20’s global significance with […]
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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 […]
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