Sarah Hachi-Duchêne - Founder & Curator, unx-art
Sarah, the founder and curator of unx-art, a digital-native platform and gallery committed to amplifying the voice of Contemporary Art from Africa within the global cultural dialogue. Her professional path—spanning technology, publishing, and cultural strategy—is shaped by a life across three continents: Africa, Europe, and North America. This layered perspective informs a curatorial approach that is as structurally aware as it is deeply engaged with artists and their narratives.
The evolution of unx-art reflects this vision. It began in 2022 with the publication of "Of Souls, Ascent and Stillness: Contemporary Artists in Abuja," followed by the launch of its editorial and curatorial platform, unx-art.net, in 2023. In 2025, the project found a permanent home in Freetown, Sierra Leone, with the opening of its first gallery space—bringing the digital commitment to visibility into a physical realm.
At the heart of unx-art is a belief that art is not only to be seen but understood. The platform selects artists whose practices engage with and expand existing narratives—often subtly, sometimes boldly—offering new readings of identity, form, and heritage. Through its editorial lens, publishing activity, and curated exhibitions, unx-art provides essential context for collectors—whether first-time buyers on the continent or seasoned patrons abroad—ensuring that each artwork lives, breathes, and resonates beyond the walls where it is shown.
In a global art world often marked by simplification, unx-art offers something different: care, depth, and a commitment to positioning Contemporary Art from Africa not as an exception, but as a vital part of the cultural conversation.
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.