African Art

The good, the bad and the ugly’: a short history of how artists depict the female body

The history of art reveals the dynamic views of the female form. Artists have impacted the visual perception of beauty. The female form in...

Africa’s art market grows even amid adversity

Africa’s art market grows despite economic pressure and regional instability. Collectors help build interest for modern and contemporary African artists. Galleries further entrench connections...

Spring awakening: new art books out soon, from African art and Bernini to self-taught artists and Franz Kafka

Publishers are introducing new art books this spring and inviting readers to new cultural conversations. Editors bring together catalogues spanning African art, Baroque sculpture,...

Global demand for African art brings near-record year for South African auction houses despite ‘much higher degrees of uncertainty’

Global demand for African art drives strong growth for South African auction houses. Collectors increase interest in modern and...

Africa rising: the TV show capturing a continent of creativity

"Africa Rising" is the breath of fresh air the international screens need, as it brings innovation and focus on...

Manhattan to the Caribbean: 1-54 New York fair expands with group show in Chelsea

The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is taking its growth beyond the city of New York a step further...

Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu’s greatest work is much loved by the art market—but it should mean more to art history too

Ben Enwonwu is one of the most celebrated modern artists from Nigeria. His works have received immense recognition across...

AI helps to reconstruct Climabue basilica masterpieces shattered

Artworks and artefacts can be lost to time, accident, and war. It is one of the most difficult challenges...

African art market confronts economic turbulence on the continent

African art economy has become popular on a worldwide scale, with galleries, collectors, and auction houses all becoming more...