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A ROUGH SKETCH OF SMOOTH SENSE
We are all under construction, slowly becoming either walls, pathways, or pillars. Charbel Coffi, the prolific painter from Cotonou,...
Mar 29


Blackface or Bold Expression? The Rise of African Subjects in Contemporary Portraiture
Over the last few years, a new trend has become more prominent in the canon. The term “black face” is not a new term but has been...
Mar 14

African Women Take the Lead in Art Sales, Defying Market Downturn
For the first time in art market history, female African artists collectively surpassed their male counterparts in auction sales in...
Mar 10

How ‘Goya and Africa’ Uses Digital Innovation to Transform Arts Education
In an era where digital platforms are reshaping the way art is consumed, ‘Goya and Africa has emerged as a model for arts education....
Mar 10

Omenaa Mensah Joins Tate’s Africa Acquisitions Committee, Becoming The First Polish Member
Polish philanthropist and art advocate Omenaa Mensah, of Ghanaian heritage, has been invited to join the prestigious Africa Acquisitions...
Mar 10

‘Archives and Memories’ Reflects Bisi Silva’s Enduring Legacy
For those who did not know her, Bisi Silva had a major impact on the the Art Sector in Africa. Some would say she was years ahead of her...
Feb 14

Southern Guild Debuts Bold Female Talent at Frieze LA
This year, Southern Guild, a gallery based in Cape Town South Africa and Los Angeles, makes its anticipated debut at Frieze LA.
Feb 6

Sotheby’s First Crypto Auction in Saudi Arabia Redefines Art and Innovation
Imagine buying a masterpiece with Bitcoin or Ether.
Feb 3


Frieze LA 2025 Revives Art and Community After Wildfires
In the wake of devastating wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles, the city's art community understood their role in the healing and...
Jan 20


Major Art Fairs Kicking Off 2025
Art fairs continue to be pivotal in the global art market, offering investors, collectors, and enthusiasts opportunities to explore new...
Jan 15


After the Red Moon: El Anatsui Works Begin Global Tour in China
The Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) has become a portal into the transformative artistry of El Anatsui, the Ghanaian sculptor whose work...
Jan 10

Top Stories That Got Us Talking in 2024
As usual, the new year has ushered us in with the expected busy January. If you followed the art market closely in 2024, you’d agree it...
Jan 9


10 Africans Who Shaped the Global Art Scene in 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, several Africans have left an indelible mark on the global art landscape, showcasing not only their creative...
Dec 23, 2024


Africa’s Quiet Evolution at Art Basel Miami Beach
At Art Basel Miami Beach, a quiet revolution is taking shape. Galleries from Africa and its diaspora, long underrepresented on global...
Dec 8, 2024

Ghana Culture Forum Launches New Website to Promote Art and Cultural Heritage
The Ghana Culture Forum (GCF) has unveiled a new website aimed at enhancing the visibility and promotion of Ghanaian cultural heritage,...
Dec 6, 2024


Dreaming New Worlds take Guests into the Future
Attending 'Dreaming New Worlds' is like stepping into a surreal episode of Doctor Who, where, instead of a red phone booth, you walk into...
Nov 19, 2024

Art X Lagos: West Africa’s Premier Art Showcase and the Sales Driving Its Growth
In just nine years, Art X Lagos has evolved into the beating heart of West Africa’s art scene. From October 31 to November 3, 2024,...
Nov 18, 2024


In Conversation with: Richard Vedelago, Windsor Gallery Founder
Windsor Gallery is becoming a prominent player in the West African art scene, expanding its influence from Lagos to Abuja and Abidjan in...
Nov 11, 2024

MOWAA - Making a Museum
How do you make a Museum? There's no single answer to this question. It's like asking how to raise a child in Africa: it takes a village....
Nov 6, 2024


Creating Art, Preserving Rights: A Deep Dive into Authenticity and Ownership in Nigeria’s Visual Arts Scene
For people in the visual arts grappling with issues of authorship, intellectual property, and the increasing commercialization of...
Nov 4, 2024
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