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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,...
5 days ago


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


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,...
5 days ago


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
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