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 ...

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 ...

On last night’s episode of The Daily Show, host Trevor Noah, who is South African, took on the unlikely topic of art restitution, weighing in on Europe’s ongoing debate about “what to do with all the ...

Contemporary visual artist Julie Mehretu is renowned for her large-scale abstract paintings and multilayered landscapes which explore the themes of history and globalism. She’s using her platform to ...

This weekend, a stunning new museum opens in Cape Town, South Africa. The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art -- also known as the Zeitz MOCAA -- is Africa's first modern art museum. While the ...

The biggest art fair in West Africa draws artists and curators alike to build on the success of African art in the region and beyond. It's Art Month in Lagos. Artists, galleries and visitors from ...

The Savannah African Art Museum is home to a collection of more than 1,000 pieces of artwork from West and Central Africa. The African art on display here includes a variety of 19th- and 20th-century ...

Medu Art Ensemble (Judy A. Seidman), “… and the people vote for Nelson Mandela” (1981) (the Art Institute of Chicago, gift of Artworkers Retirement Society ...

A new generation of women and men are spurring change by starting businesses, organizing innovative projects, and inspiring important conversations. A continent rich in resources, and people are the ...

Creating intricate designs in African matchbox art requires practice and patience. Start by sketching your design lightly on ...

Black Panther earned Marvel their first Academy Award. And then another award. And then another. It’s no surprise that this film was so well received by fans worldwide, especially with an empowering ...