These 10 Inspiring African Artists Sold Works For Over Half A Million Dollars
Once upon a time, African artists lived and died in poverty. Thankfully, that era is behind us now. African art is experiencing a boom. Perhaps,…
Category: Art
What Is Stalling The Repatriation Of The Bronze Ife Head To Nigeria
Nigeria and the Belgian antique dealer are yet to come to reach an agreement on the stolen bronze Ife head. Consequently, the artifact will continue…
😲Zimbabwean Artist Prudence Chimutuwah Is Putting A Price On Worthless Mugabe-era Banknotes. See How
During the Mugabe-era height of hyperinflation in Zimbabwe, the late ex-president decided to print higher denomination notes. In fact, the banknotes were so worthless that…
15 Most Expensive African Paintings Ever Sold
Previously, African art has not been in the limelight. That does not mean that there were no striking pieces of art. On the contrary, art…
World Art Day: 7 Unusual Materials Used In African Art
African art is versatile and comes in different shapes and sizes. Perhaps, this fascination was the reason behind the looting of African artworks by colonial…
African Movies At The 2021 Sundance Film Festival
This year’s edition of the Sundance Film Festival is just some days away. However, much of our excitement comes from the rich set of African…
Return Of Precious African Artworks From France Excites Benin Museum
About two years ago, France promised to return 26 African artworks belonging to Benin. It is over a century since their forceful removal from the…
10 Art Museums In Africa You Must Visit
‘Inspire Your Heart With Art Day’ is an annual celebration observed on January 31st. The origin of the celebration remains unclear. However, it is a…
African Animation Is Getting Global Recognition. Here Are The People Making It Happen
Africa is taking a big leap from the oral tradition of the past to a newer and more robust way of telling their unique stories.…
Another Nigerian Visual Artist Sells Artwork For Over Half A Million Dollars
Art is a thing of beauty and those who appreciate artworks don’t mind paying a hefty fee for them. A few years ago, Nigerian artists…
