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Apr 20, 20211 min read
Residences and Galleries Help Promote Young African Art
The development of an artistic infrastructure on the Continent has favored the birth of residency centers for emerging talents together...
Feb 25, 20212 min read
Vision #5 H2 2020
Read the Vision #5 H2 2020 Newsletter Dear readers, 2020 turned out to be surprisingly robust for financial as well as art markets given...
Feb 24, 20219 min read
Joseph Awuah-Darko and Emmanuel Taku Interviewed by Africa First
February 2021 Established in 2020, The Noldor Residency is Ghana's first independent artist residency founded by Joseph Awuah-Darko, who...
Feb 24, 20211 min read
Serge Tiroche in CAIA Assosiation Webcast "Focus on Africa: Investing in African Art"
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Description: African Art has been one of the developing segments at auctions over the past 15 years. From a...
Feb 24, 20213 min read
PRESS: Artnet's Africa Present Initiative
"As a close observer of the African Contemporary art market and an experienced auction person; with a mind attune to innovation and a...
Feb 18, 202110 min read
The Early Years in Nairobi: Salah Elmur Interviewed by Danda Jaroljmek
October 7, 2020 Artist Salah Elmur interviewed by Danda Jaroljmek, Founder of Circle Arts Agency and Circle Art Gallery, conducted at...
Dec 24, 20201 min read
In Conversation: Umar Rashid (Frohawk Two Feathers) & Sara Raza, Courtesy by Tiwani Contempory
In Conversation: Umar Rashid (Frohawk Two Feathers) & Sara Raza, Courtesy by Tiwani Contemporary Art Gallery
Dec 24, 20201 min read
Video: Agnes Waruguru, Courtesy by Circle Art Gallery
Agnes Waruguru, Courtesy by Circle Art Gallery
Dec 17, 20201 min read
Video: Dickens Otieno 'Mabati Tailor', Courtesy of Circle Art Gallery
Dickens Otieno 'Mabati Tailor', Courtesy of Circle Art Gallery
Dec 17, 20202 min read
Exhibition Support: Dickens Otieno at Circle Art Gallery
Africa First funded Dickens Otieno's first solo exhibition Mabati Tailor at Circle Art Gallery in Nairobi. The collection was able to...
Nov 20, 20201 min read
Joana Choumali’s Vividly Embroidered Photographs Are Expressions of Hope
"The threads of Ivorian artist Joana Choumali’s body of work intricately weave together emotions, memories, thoughts, and dreams." Read...
Nov 18, 20201 min read
15 African Artists on the Rise
We are pleased to share that Africa First Collection Artists Kelechi Charles Nwaneri, Gonçalo Mabunda, Amanda Shingirai Mushate and Agnes...
Nov 10, 20201 min read
Video: Dennis Muraguri, Courtesy by Montague Contemporary
Explore the world that inspires Dennis Muraguri, learn about his creative process, and take a peek into his studio in Nairobi, Kenya....
Sep 22, 20201 min read
Agnes Waruguru N`joroge selected as finalist of the Emerging Painting Invitational 2020
Congratulations to artist Agnes Waruguru N`joroge who has been named one of the 17 finalists of the Emerging Painting Invitational Prize...
Sep 21, 20201 min read
Video: Tuli Mekonjo's Practice
Today we're sharing a video about Tuli Mekonjo by Guns & Rain Art. Learn more about Mekonjo's journey and practice - at home in Windhoek,...
Sep 20, 20201 min read
Kehinde Wiley is ranked 33 in the Top 100 influential African Americans by Roots
Kehinde Wiley is ranked 33 in the Top 100 influential African Americans by Roots. Check the full list of the most influential African...
Sep 8, 20201 min read
Black Jewish Women Artists You Should Know… Nirit Takele
Read a profile about Nirit Takele titled "Black Jewish Women Artists You Should Know… Nirit Takele" by Lilith Magazine. Explore Nirit...
Sep 1, 20201 min read
The Reporter features Africa First artist Wendimagegn Belete
The Reporter features Africa First artist Wendimagegn Belete, read the full article here. See more works by Wendimagegn Belete in the...
Aug 5, 20201 min read
Hunt Kastner Interviews Serge Tiroche
hunt kastner asked Collector and Founder of Africa First, Serge Tiroche, a few questions about collecting art during these uncertain...
Aug 4, 20201 min read
Artwork by Nirit Takele Acquired by the Tel Aviv Museum of Art
Congratulations to Nirit Takele whose work was acquired by the Tel Aviv Museum of Art a part of the Voting for Art Acquisition Group....
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