Tag: African Art Fair
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Hannah O’Leary on a Decade of Transformation in the African Art Market — and What Still Lies Ahead
Over the past decade, the market for modern and contemporary African art has undergone a remarkable transformation. Auction records have multiplied, international museums have expanded their acquisitions, and African artists have gained unprecedented visibility on the global stage. Yet behind the headlines lie more fundamental questions: How is value actually created? Who shapes an artist’s…
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“A Home for Us, by Us”: How Tokini Peterside-Schwebig Made ART X Lagos a Landmark for African Art
For Tokini Peterside-Schwebig, art has always been more than an industry—it is a way of imagining the future. Nearly ten years ago, she channeled that belief into ART X Lagos, a fair that has since become a cornerstone of Nigeria’s cultural calendar and a touchstone for contemporary African art worldwide. Under her direction, the fair…
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As AKAA Turns 10, Beauty Becomes the Compass for Sitor Senghor’s New Direction
His name is inseparable from African cultural history. As the grand-nephew of Léopold Sédar Senghor — poet, philosopher, and first president of Senegal — Sitor Senghor carries a legacy deeply tied to art and intercultural dialogue. Now, as he takes the helm of AKAA (Also Known As Africa), Paris’s leading fair dedicated to contemporary African…
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Contemporary African Art Takes Center Stage at Basel’s Newest Fair
In June 2025, Basel will welcome a new addition to its globally renowned art scene: Africa Basel, an art fair debuting alongside Art Basel. Co-founded by Benjamin Füglister, who also launched the Contemporary African Photography (CAP) Prize in 2012, this initiative aims to spotlight contemporary African art and connect its creators to an international audience.…
Bridging Africa and The World Through Contemporary Art 