ABOUT UNX.ART & ITS FOUNDER
With a rich heritage of blending Algerian and French roots, Sarah Hachi-Duchene, founder of unx.art, resides in Nigeria, where she has gained renown as a visionary curator of contemporary art from Africa.
Through unx.art, she unveils unexpected contemporary art that challenges conventions and mesmerizes with its singular aesthetic. Sarah's curation methodology is deeply personal, connecting with artists in their studios, fueled by her commitment to spotlight the unseen and tell the artists' genuine narratives.
Renowned for her uncanny ability to discover talent, she procures early access to artists across Africa that are yet to be showcased in Western galleries, forging direct and intimate connections with each creator.
Beyond mere exhibition, Sarah ensures full authentication and champions fair trade practices to sustain these artists, prioritizing ethical collaboration and nurturing a thriving artistic community.
A believer in contemporary African art's deep richness and ingenuity, Sarah founded Art Ubuntu editions to fill the void of documenting and championing contemporary African art. She directed the publication of the elegant 'Of Souls, Ascents & Stillness', an art book featuring 30 Nigerian contemporary painters. Art Ubuntu editions are distributed globally, including in renowned modern museums. knowledge, but also connections with many fascinating African artists, which she is keen to share with the unx.art community.
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.