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1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Returns to New York for Its 11th Edition
Celebrating its 11th edition, the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in New York features 30 galleries from 17 countries, including 15 first-time...
Sertão Negro: Dalton Paula’s Visionary Art School in Brazil’s Cerrado
In rural Goiás, Brazil, artist Dalton Paula and scholar Ceiça Ferreira founded Sertão Negro, a transformative art school blending ancestral knowledge, ecology,...
Amy Sherald's 'American Sublime' Exhibition at the Whitney Museum
Amy Sherald’s American Sublime, on view at the Whitney Museum from April 9 to August 10, 2025, presents nearly 50 powerful portraits....
March 2025: A Month in Black Art
March 2025 witnessed pivotal moments in Black art, from groundbreaking exhibitions like "Paris Noir" at the Pompidou Center to concerning policy changes...
Empowering African Art: +234Art Fair Returns for Its Second Edition
The +234Art Fair is back for its second edition, running from March 27th to 31st, 2025, at the Ecobank Pan African Center...
5 Must-Attend Contemporary African Art Fairs and Events
Contemporary African art is taking the world by storm, and these five must-attend fairs and biennales are at the heart of its...
New Hub for Creativity in Maputo: A Vision for Mozambique’s Cultural Future
A new Art Center and Artist Residency is taking shape in Maputo’s Dona Alice neighborhood. With 2,100m² of space, the center will...
End of an Era for the Black Lives Matter Plaza
In March 2025, Washington, D.C.’s Black Lives Matter Plaza saw the removal of its famous street mural, first commissioned in 2020 as...
Success Stories of African Art Sales at Auctions – The Growth of the Global Market
African contemporary art has become a significant force in global auctions, with record-breaking sales and growing interest from collectors and institutions. This...