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Country in Focus: Togo - The Art Scene You Need to Know
Country in Focus

Country in Focus: Togo - The Art Scene You Need to Know

Discovering Togo’s Art Scene Togo has long been a crossroads of Spirituality, Art, and Trade. From the trailblazing Nana Benz women—who revolutionized West African fashion with their wax print empi...

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Artist in Focus: Hawa-Jane Bangura
Artist in Focus

Artist in Focus: Hawa-Jane Bangura

Hawa-Jane Bangura is a visionary artist from Sierra Leone whose work defies boundaries and redefines narratives. With a journey that spans studying art in the UK and the US, earning a law degree, a...

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2024: A Landmark Year for Contemporary African Art

2024: A Landmark Year for Contemporary African Art

From Venice to Miami through Dakar: A Landmark Year for African Contemporary Art 2024 has been a groundbreaking year for African contemporary art, continuing its rise on the global stage. From the...

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Sarah's Stories: A Festive Voyage into the World of African Contemporary Art
Sarah‘s Stories

Sarah's Stories: A Festive Voyage into the World of African Contemporary Art

This holiday season, let Art be your guide to wonder, reflection, and inspiration. Across the United States, Europe, and beyond, dazzling exhibitions await, showcasing the brilliance of African con...

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Sarah's Stories: From the Dakar Biennale to Your Home
Sarah‘s Stories

Sarah's Stories: From the Dakar Biennale to Your Home

Dakar, Senegal’s capital, transforms into a global art stage every two years with the Dakar Biennale (Dak’Art). Often compared to the Venice Biennale or Art Basel, Dak’Art is Africa’s premier conte...

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Give the Gift of Art this Christmas

Give the Gift of Art this Christmas

Give the gift of culture and creativity this Christmas, with affordable contemporary art from Africa! You can find stunning pieces from just 250 EUR onwards that celebrate the vibrant artistic scen...

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