For Abidjan-based artist Saint-Étienne Yéanzi, the continent’s social and political reality has sparked a creative evolution for contemporary African artists, he says, giving them confidence to work ...
One of the oldest and most complete collections of African American art in the nation just got a major upgrade - and you can ...
A version of this story originally appeared in the fall 2019 artnet Intelligence Report. Ask a question about the African art market, and many experts will be quick to tell you that there is no such ...
African diaspora artists are redefining visual storytelling by weaving in their cultural heritage and personal experiences ...
In the roaring twenties, the world buzzed with jazz rhythms and a spirit of liberation. It was an era when African American artists found their creative voices and sought new horizons beyond the ...
An unprecedented exhibition at the Pompidou Center in Paris explores the presence and influence of Black artists in the city from the 1950s to 2000, offering a vibrant immersion in France’s ...
Eli Leon's game-changing African American quilt donation stuns in "Routed West" at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film ...
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East Africa’s unfunded artistes could do so much more

Africa’s creative boom is reshaping global entertainment — but without government funding, ...