About unx-art
unx-art is a digital-native curatorial and editorial platform for collectors drawn to the unexpected. With a focus on emerging artists who challenge dominant narratives, it explores the broader cultural context of Contemporary Art from Africa through exhibitions, publishing, and editorial storytelling.
Incepted in Nigeria and now anchored by a physical gallery in Freetown, Sierra Leone, unx-art operates locally across the continent, fostering close relationships with artists through studio visits, long-term collaboration, and context-driven dialogue.
We believe visibility must be grounded in long-term intent, not just recognition, but relevance. From showcasing overlooked practices to publishing our recent book on Nigerian artists, unx-art invites more nuanced engagement with the continent’s evolving creative landscape.
For discerning audiences, it offers a distinct curatorial lens—and affirms that Contemporary Art from Africa is not only present in the global narrative, but actively shaping its future.
6 REASONS WHY YOU WILL LOVE UNX.ART
Africa's singular aesthetic is all about "natural synthesis", molding the rich and deep, longstanding African traditions and ancestral aesthetics into highly intriguing modern, contemporary motives.
Our founder Sarah has collected art for decades, with a personal focus on art from Africa. She has accumulated not just a great amount of knowledge, but also connections with many fascinating African artists, which she is keen to share with the unx.art community.
The goal of our platform is to give you earliest possible access to new talent from Africa that hasn't made it to European or US galleries yet, but certainly will very soon. Be among the first to discover unique artworks by up & coming artists.
unx.art’s curator Sarah is a French art lover, but is based in Abuja, Nigeria. She is traveling the continent with her eyes wide open, connecting with the most inspiring artists, finding the most intriguing pieces of art, for you to discover on our platform.
Before the pieces of art you purchased leave Africa to be shipped to a destination of your choice, they are verified, ensuring all artworks match the description, artist origin and are in mint condition. All pieces come with an authentication certificate.
One of the main reasons we love unx.art is the great diversity of artists and artworks on the platform; spanning the entire African continent, showcasing most different, most unexpected pieces of art, catering to all tastes and preferences.