The Ankara African print has been a staple in every West African closet since the 19th century. But it is steeped in controversy because of its history and production. Is it really, truly, African?
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There has never been a better time to buy art online, so we present you with seven African art marketplaces that are connecting emerging African artists with buyers and collectors online in a secure way
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African art may still be emerging, but there are signs such as artists exceeding pre-sales estimates at auctions and increased number of institutions in the sector, that show that now is the time to invest in African art
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Find out how the hyperrealism movement started in Nigeria, why it caught on, artists leading the movement and a short showcase of their beautiful works, and finally what’s next for the art style by Nigerian artists
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Join me to explore NFTs and crypto art. Find out what NFTs are and the five reasons why I think they’re the future of art. Also see what they mean for African art and the hopes and fears artists have for the technology
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Read about why the return of the Benin Bronze artifacts is so important, the progress made so far to repatriate the artworks, and what it will take to finally make powerful institutions return them home
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