Vortex247: the web platform that puts African digital comics in the spotlight
To promote the 9th African art online through a dynamic and modern approach, this is the mission that Vortex247 has given itself. Launched recently in Nigeria, this web platform for…
The Blue Forest: Ousmane Gueye’s dream becomes a reality
Back in France after a two-year stay in his native country, Ousmane Gueye is more than ever determined to finalize his Blue Forest. This project dear to the heart of…
Dior Prize for Photography and Visual Arts: Pamela Tulizo honors Congolese women
The winner of the third edition of the Dior Prize for Young Talent was announced on July 15. The winner is Pamela Tulizo. Originally from Congo, the young photographer was…
For El Anatsui, the Kunstmuseum Bern is decked out in metallic colors
In collaboration with the Munich House of Arts, the Kunstmuseum Bern is unveiling until September this year part of the rich and monumental work of the continent's best-known Ghanaian visual…
Auction of African art: new record for the house Piasa
During the month of June 2020, Paris hosted several major events highlighting the works of artists from the black continent. Among the most striking, the African art auction held on…
Scams to African works of art: UNESCO sounds alarm bell
Over the past two years, scams involving African artworks have multiplied throughout the world, particularly via the web. Competing in ingenuity, fraudsters regularly invent new schemes and make many victims.…
African Works of Art: Christie’s Refuses to Suspend Sale of Nigerian Statuettes
Launched in 2017 by President Emmanuel Macron, the debate on the restitution of African art objects in Western museums is still causing much ink and saliva to flow. Despite this…
Art in confinement: 59 self-portraits by Didier Viodé sold at auction by the house Piasa
The weeks of confinement were particularly productive for contemporary artists. With galleries and museums being closed, many of them were able to move forward with their projects and, above all,…
Restitution of African works: the new president of the Musée du Quai Branly revives the debate
Emmanuel Kasarherou was appointed in the Council of Ministers on May 27, 2020, and is the new president of the Quai Branly Museum. He takes office at a time marked…
Restitution of African art: 5 activists attempt coup at Quai Branly Museum
This Friday, June 12, the Quai Branly Museum was the scene of an unprecedented incident. Five men of African origin tore down an exposed funerary pole to denounce, in their…