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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...
Rediscoveries Redefining Black Art History
A fresh wave of scholarship and exhibition is reclaiming overlooked Black artists and sitters—from a 17th-century portrait in England to mid-20th-century Nigerian...
Essential Reads: A Curated Guide to Contemporary African Art Publications
This article highlights essential readings—books, exhibition catalogues, and journals—that are indispensable for collectors, scholars, and art lovers interested in contemporary African art....
The Met’s Reimagined African Art Galleries: A Celebration of Sub-Saharan Creativity
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Michael C. Rockefeller Wing reopens on May 31, 2025, featuring newly reimagined African Art galleries. The exhibition...
“In Minor Keys”: The 2026 Venice Biennale as a Tribute to Koyo Kouoh’s Vision
Following the sudden passing of curator Koyo Kouoh, the 2026 Venice Biennale will honour her legacy by presenting “In Minor Keys,” an...
Adornment as Identity: African Wearables at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
"Head to Toe," on view until January 19, 2026, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, presents a curated selection of African wearable...
Not Another Black Art Show: Redefining Black Art Narratives in Denver
On view from May 30 to June 29, 2025, at Niza Knoll Gallery in Denver, "Not Another Black Art Show" features works...