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ART X Lagos Enters Its Second Decade, Reflecting on African Modernism and the Future of Contemporary Art
Founded by Tokini Peterside-Schwebig in 2016, the West African art fair returns this November with 15 exhibitors and a programme connecting cultural heritage, contemporary practice and the next generation of African artists. Founder of ARTXLagos Tokini Peterside-Schwebig As ART X Lagos prepares to open its 11th edition from 5 to 8 November 2026 at the Federal Palace in Lagos, the fair finds itself at a significant moment in its institutional history. Having celebrated its ten
Art Basel Paris Closes Early Amid Protests, Disrupting African Galleries participating in Paris Art Week
Art Basel Paris has announced the cancellation of its final two public days, 24 and 25 October, as demonstrations and heightened security concerns disrupt the French capital. The decision threatens an important commercial weekend for international exhibitors, including African galleries Stevenson, Goodman Gallery and Galerie Cécile Fakhoury, while raising questions about the impact on the concurrent AKAA art fair. Art Basel Paris 2026 (photo - IG) Art Basel Paris 2026 will cl
Bonhams Modern and Contemporary African Art Auction Achieves £3.35 Million, Revealing Strong Demand but Selective Buying
Bonhams' latest Modern & Contemporary African Art auction in London realised £3,347,050, with 124 lots finding buyers. While the results point to sustained international demand for African art, particularly works by established modernists, they also reveal a market in which historical significance, provenance, rarity and individual artistic achievement are becoming increasingly important determinants of value.
Gallery 1957 Marks Ten Years as Accra Cultural Week Celebrates Ghana's Growing Influence in Contemporary Art
As the 2026 edition of Accra Cultural Week concludes, Gallery 1957 reflects on a decade of championing African artists, building international connections and helping establish Ghana's capital as a significant destination on the global art calendar. Detail of Abdoulaye Konaté artwork (Image- IG) Gallery 1957, one of West Africa's prominent contemporary art galleries, is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a programme of exhibitions, artist encounters and cultural events he
From Harare to Budapest: Loft 3 Gallery Makes Its Mark on the International Art Fair Circuit
Loft 3 Gallery space in Harare (image - web) In just a few years since its establishment, Loft 3 Gallery, has emerged as an increasingly visible participant in the international art market. Its latest appearance at Art Market Budapest in Hungary, taking place from 15 to 18 October 2026, marks another significant milestone in the gallery's ambitious international expansion. Led by founder and director Peter Morrisby, Loft 3 Gallery presenting a selection of artists associated
From Harare to Tokyo: Wycliffe Mundopa’s Ritual of Everyday Life
by Richard Mudariki Installation shot - Wycliffe Mundopa's Ritual (image courtesy of Space Un) Wycliffe Mundopa’s Ritual at space Un, Tokyo, follows his June 2026 solo exhibition Hunters in the Garden at First Floor Gallery Harare, extending a distinctly Harare-centred visual language into one of Asia’s most sophisticated contemporary art environments. There is something significant about encountering Wycliffe Mundopa’s paintings in Tokyo only a few months after his presentat
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