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From Independence to Influence: The Evolution of Contemporary African Art
This article charts the development of contemporary African art from the post-independence era to today’s global market boom. It highlights key movements,...
Africa Basel: Basel’s New Satellite Fair Rides the Wave of Contemporary African Art
Launching from June 17–22, Africa Basel joins Basel’s cultural landscape with a 14th-century venue and 18 galleries, emphasising meaningful engagement, inclusion, and the...
Moscow Opens Its First Permanent Space for Contemporary African Art
Moscow’s State Museum of Oriental Art has unveiled its first-ever permanent space dedicated to contemporary African art. Housing over 1,100 artifacts, the...
Houston’s Fade to Black Arts Festival Debuts a Cultural Renaissance
From June 8 to 14, Houston supersized its arts celebration with the first-ever Fade to Black Arts Festival—an expansion of the longtime play festival—bringing together legendary...
American Black Film Festival Debuts “The South African Collective” Visual Art Showcase
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has expanded its cultural programming by collaborating with the Art in Black Foundation to debut The...
Celebrating 60 Years of the Charles H. Wright Museum
Established in 1965 and opened in 1966, Detroit’s Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History commemorates six decades of collecting, educating...
The Global Rise of Contemporary African Art: Growth, Markets, and Cultural Impact
Between 2013 and 2023, global sales of African contemporary art soared by 46%, peaking at $101 million in 2021. Today, the market...
Forbes Honours António Mota with Afrikanizm Artwork by Paulo Formiga
During the Doing Business Angola event, Forbes África Lusófona honoured businessman António Mota with Curiosity, a unique painting by artist Paulo Formiga,...
Mario Moore’s Oil Portraits Reclaim Black History and Resilience
Featured in Colossal on June 4, 2025, Mario Moore’s bold new oil paintings weave Black subjects into Flemish-style devotional imagery. With works like...