There are certain factors involved in the proper care of art pieces, and it is the responsibility of a collector to understand the historical importance and aesthetic appeal of the works in their collection and then value them.
Musician Alicia Keys and Kasseem Dean, producer and D.J. popularly known as Swizz Beatz, are leading collectors of Black art in America. From the Ansel Adams photograph which Beatz got with proceeds from his first records with DMX, to the Dean’s most recent recorded acquisition, a 2018 Derrick Adams painting,
And so it begins! Amidst a dire economic crisis, a barely functioning Lagos has been roused just in time for its annual burst of artistic energy. From the just concluded Lagos Fashion Week, regarded as Africa’s largest fashion event, to the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and Art X Lagos,
Displaying a profound sense of rootedness and connectivity, Senegalese artist Aliou Diack is drawing up the multiple connections between his art and the earth. His practice invites viewers to ponder the subtle threads that bind humanity to the natural world and illuminates the profound symbiosis that defines our existence. Diack’s
In the last 3-4 years, more collectors and investors of African art have started galleries dedicated to contemporary African art on the continent and in the diaspora. This is an important move for the art market as it is a way to invest in African artists and promote them in
Artists are always on the lookout for new ways to explore new ideas and perspectives or fine-tune their craftsmanship and art residencies provide the best opportunities to achieve some of their artistic goals.
Printmaking is an art medium that encourages inclusivity and accessibility within the art world. Artists have always experimented with printmaking for the sake of creating fresh and exciting pieces.
The curatorial practices and research in contemporary and modern African art have seen a notable improvement in recent years. Through the democratization of the art market and fostering a more collaborative point of view, curators are shaping and influencing the future of contemporary African art.
The co-founders of Bwo Gallery, Brice and Noelle, spoke with Omenai about the need to support artists on the continent, building a space to promote dialogues between Cameroon and the rest of the world, as well as their roles as advocates for Cameroon in the international art market scene through
Omenai Gallery is pleased to present Visions of Home: A Journey Through Nigeria. This is a joint exhibition featuring works by emerging artists, Olasunkanmi Akomolehin and Bola Obatuyi. This is the gallery’s first exhibition in the United States. Visions of Home brings together two young artists who are connected
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