In the last nine years, Art X Lagos has expanded to become the leading international art fair in West Africa. Every year, the fair becomes even more intentional in its format, curation, and audience-engaging programs as they acknowledge the dire economic situation in Nigeria. For its return this year, Art
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
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,
Despite this year’s economic uncertainty spread worldwide, more African artists set new records in sales at fairs and auctions. There was expansion in the African art scene as more galleries opened up new spaces in different locations across the world in addition to the emergence of new galleries. As we
Being an artist and building a sustainable art career are distinct challenges that artists seldom face in the art industry. However, this does not mean it is impossible to build a successful art career, especially for artists of African descent.
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.
From the just concluded Art X Lagos, one of the largest art festivals in West Africa, to the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF), an annual film festival that happens in Nigeria, and the ongoing Lagos Photo Festival, there are a host of exciting shows for art and culture enthusiasts.
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.
Guided by the 2022 global art market analysis from Art Basel and UBS, here is a breakdown of some of this year’s major happenings in the art market in relation to African artists.
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