Perspectives on contemporary African art

Editorial

Colette Diallo: from painting to jewellery design, a new voice in contemporary African art

A self-taught, emerging artist on the contemporary African art scene, Colette Diallo expresses herself through two disciplines: painting and the creation of handcrafted jewellery. ...

Daffa Konaté Sep 22, 2025

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Nathalie Leroy Fiévée: Spotlight on Artists of African Descent as part of the "Paris Noir" exhibition

From the founding of the magazine *Présence africaine* to that of *Revue noire*, the exhibition “Paris noir” traces the presence and influence of Black artists in France between th...

Daffa Konaté Jun 9, 2025

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A new showcase for centuries of African art at the MET in New York

The revival of the African art galleries at the Met 31 May 2025 marked the grand return of the African art galleries at the Met, at the heart of the newly redesigned Michael C. Roc...

Daffa Konaté Jun 2, 2025

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8 exhibitions to see as part of the ‘Traversées Africaines’ programme in Paris

 From 13 May to 1 June 2025, the French capital and its inner suburbs will become a veritable hub for contemporary African art and its diaspora, thanks to the fifth edition of the ...

Daffa Konaté May 26, 2025

Editorial

6 limitations and benefits of Artificial Intelligence in art

The advent of artificial intelligence in the art world has opened up previously unimaginable possibilities, transforming not only the way artworks are created, but also the way the...

Daffa Konaté Apr 28, 2025

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5 contemporary African artists who are reinventing textile art

© Efie Gallery At a time when contemporary art is restoring weaving techniques to their former glory, textile works are being revitalised by the conceptual approaches of today’s de...

Daffa Konaté Feb 17, 2025

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Art in the workplace: 8 reasons to incorporate art into your workspace

©MOMAA It was in the 1950s that a significant increase in corporate art collections was observed, particularly among banking institutions, law firms and large corporations in Ameri...

Daffa Konaté Feb 3, 2025

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The Tchinan and Ezan Twins: An Artistic and Brotherly Fusion at the Heart of Contemporary Art

Cédric Tchinan and Franck Ezan, who come from a family with deep roots in the arts, have always known that they were destined to pursue a creative path. With an older brother who i...

Daffa Konaté Jan 20, 2025

Editorial

The African Contemporary Art Market in 2024: Review and Outlook

Headstart by Sanjo Lawal Resilience in challenging times... The year 2023, marked by international tensions, had repercussions on the art market that continued into 2024.…

Daffa Konaté Jan 13, 2025

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Romario Lukau: "Between Dream and Reality", an Artistic Vision of African Migration

  Within the vast and vibrant landscape of contemporary African art, Romario Lukau, known by the pseudonym "Rolook", stands out as a powerful voice and a visual witness to the comp...

Daffa Konaté Nov 18, 2024

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5 African decorative items to enhance your home: Discover and be inspired

Africa, a continent of colours, textures and stories, offers an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the world of interior design. Through its talented craftspeople and innovati...

Daffa Konaté Nov 4, 2024

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AAKS: When Ghanaian craftsmanship revolutionises luxury

An ancestral legacy... A A K S, founded by Ghanaian designer Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, is a brand that celebrates traditional Ghanaian craftsmanship through the creation of raffia bags ...

Daffa Konaté Oct 28, 2024