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African Art

A woman in a leopard-print top smiles and raises her arm in excitement while surrounded by a crowd of people, all illuminated by a blue light, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

This Year, ART X Lagos Extended Its Reach Even Further

The centerpiece of the 2024 edition—the biggest yet for the November art fair—was the non-commercial programming.
By Gameli Hamelo
Man in black suit and scarf sits in wooden chair

Curator Azu Nwagbogu on Restitution, Collaboration and African Feminism

When it comes to the morality of returning looted items, "there is no debate," he told Observer.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

1-54’s Annual Fair of Contemporary African Art Returns to Harlem

This year's fair features 26 galleries, half of which are making their New York debuts.
By Farah Abdessamad

Activists Pushing Back Against European Possession of African Art Appear in Court

By Helen Holmes
Oroma Elewa

This Transnational African Editor Is Getting Into Performance Art

By Mikelle Street
Wangetchi Mutu performing Throw at Pace Gallery.

Why Artist Wangechi Mutu Chooses to Perform in Secret

By Alanna Martinez
Artist studios can be found at 50 West Street in Lower Manhattan.

Developers Save Space for Artists, Africa Biggest Museum Rises in Cape Town

By Alanna Martinez
Artwork by Francisco Vidal on view at London gallery Tiwani Contemporary's booth in the Armory Focus: African Perspective section.

At Armory Show, No Signs of Art Market Slowing

By Alanna Martinez
Dan Halter, 2011, Rifugiato Mappa del Mondo

The Armory Show Unveils a New Era for African Art

By Ryan Steadman
Artist Karo Akpokiere at work.

At The Armory Show Nigerian Artist Karo Akpokiere to Create a Fair Within a Fair

By Alanna Martinez
Artist El Anatsui speaks will speak with Sam Nhlengethwa on Thursday, March 3 at The Armory Show. (Photo credit should read PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP/Getty Images)

African Art Star El Anatsui, Warhol Museum’s Eric Shiner Lead Armory Show Talks

By Alanna Martinez
Chinese activist and artist Ai Weiwei is pictured before a press conference in Athens on January 1, 2016. Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei paid on December 28, 2015 a holiday visit to refugees and migrants flocking to the Greek island of Lesbos, tweeting out photos and videos in appeals for their plight. / AFP / ANGELOS TZORTZINIS (Photo credit should read ANGELOS TZORTZINIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Lesbos Gives Refugee Lifejackets to Ai Weiwei, Roman Fresco Found in London—and More

By Alanna Martinez
A painting by Tizzie Mills. (Photo: Alanna Martinez)

Outside In: Finding the Next Self-Taught Master at the Outsider Art Fair

By Alanna Martinez
C& Magazine.

Armory Show to Focus on Africa, Mobbed Up Art Thief Found Dead, and More

By Guelda Voien
Bill Cosby

Disney World Removes Cosby Statue; Smithsonian Keeps Actor’s Art Collection On View

By Guelda Voien
This view of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge may change a little once Pierhouse is built. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Afternoon Bulletin: Hotel Blocking Priceless Views of Brooklyn Bridge Approved

By Giulia Olsson
Ethiopian artist Aida Muluneh.

In D.C. Blockbuster, African Artists Put Their Spin on Dante’s ‘Divine Comedy’

By Stela Khury
Installation view of "El Anatsui" at Mnuchin Gallery. (Courtesy of the artist and Mnuchin Gallery)

One Man’s Trash: El Anatsui Remixes Refuse at Jack Shainman and Mnuchin

By Emily Nathan
Ai Weiwei. (Photo by Gao Yuan)

Morning Links: Ai Weiwei Video Chat Edition

By Alanna Martinez
The Newark Museum

Newark Museum Nabs $1 Million Grant for African Art

By Andrew Russeth
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