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Building on the recently published global art market recap, this article shifts the focus on Africa’s growing art scene. It delves into how African art is gaining recognition in the world stage and addresses critical issues surrounding adequate representation and revenue disparities with Western counterparts. As noted in…

The 2024 global art recap reflects a year of evolution, marked by shifts in market dynamics, technological advancements, and a heightened focus on sustainability. As the art world adapts to complex economic and cultural landscapes, several transformative trends are shaping its future. These developments are not only redefining…

Born in Port Elizabeth now Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa in 1976, Chuma Maweni makes meticulously crafted ceramic furniture and vessels. He first drew local attention for his series of teardrop-shaped conical pots, smoke-fired and burnished using traditional Nguni techniques. Their dark, porous surfaces,…

Strauss & Co’s November Flagship sales see a multigenerational line-up of internationally celebrated South African modern and contemporary artists showcase their outstanding works. The artists include Igshaan Adams, David Goldblatt, William Kentridge, Esther Mahlangu, Zanele Muholi and Irma Stern, together they lead Strauss & Co’s four-part November sales…