Art Is Not Neutral: Community-Led Art in Africa Rising

Art Is Not Neutral: Community-Led Art in Africa Rising

Across the African continent, artists are increasingly rejecting the idea of art as neutral. Through community-led and collaborative practices, they are redefining...
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Books that Shape Vision: Essential Reading on Black & African Art

Books that Shape Vision: Essential Reading on Black & African Art

Beyond the most cited art history titles, a growing body of books is redefining how Black and African art is studied, collected,...
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Contemporary African Museums You’ll Regret Not Visiting

Contemporary African Museums You’ll Regret Not Visiting

Across Africa, a new generation of museums is redefining how contemporary art is presented, preserved, and experienced. From Morocco to Mozambique, these...
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Cape Town didn’t follow the global art agenda this year — it set it

Cape Town didn’t follow the global art agenda this year — it set it

The Investec Cape Town Art Fair reaffirmed its role as Africa’s most influential art platform. This Is Not A White Cube showcased...
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Fairs, Millions and Underrepresentation: Why Visibility Still Lags

Fairs, Millions and Underrepresentation: Why Visibility Still Lags

African artists are achieving record-breaking sales at auctions and gaining institutional recognition. Yet at major global art fairs, representation remains disproportionately low....
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The Archive Is Political: African Artists Rewriting History

The Archive Is Political: African Artists Rewriting History

Across Africa and its diaspora, artists are transforming the archive into a site of resistance. By reconstructing erased histories and challenging colonial...
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Who Really Wins When African Art Sells for Millions?

Who Really Wins When African Art Sells for Millions?

African art is reaching unprecedented prices at global auctions, but behind the headlines lies a more complex reality. This article examines who...
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Protest, Memory, Power: What Art in Africa Is Really Saying - From the street to the canvas, a visual language of resistance

Protest, Memory, Power: What Art in Africa Is Really Saying - From the street to the canvas, a visual language of resistance

Across Africa, artists are transforming visual culture into a language of resistance. From street art born in protest to museum works that...
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The Silent Power of Black Collectors: Who’s Buying, Who’s Shaping, and Why It Matters More Than Ever

The Silent Power of Black Collectors: Who’s Buying, Who’s Shaping, and Why It Matters More Than Ever

In the conversation around African contemporary art, artists and curators often take centre stage. But behind the scenes, a quieter force is...
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