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End of an Era for the Black Lives Matter Plaza
In March 2025, Washington, D.C.’s Black Lives Matter Plaza saw the removal of its famous street mural, first commissioned in 2020 as...
Christie's London Evening Sales: A Testament to Surrealism and Contemporary Art
On 5 March 2025, Christie's held its highly anticipated 20th/21st Century: London Evening Sale and The Art of the Surreal Evening Sale,...
Success Stories of African Art Sales at Auctions – The Growth of the Global Market
African contemporary art has become a significant force in global auctions, with record-breaking sales and growing interest from collectors and institutions. This...
Meet our Women Power
These 12 extraordinary women bring their unique voices to the contemporary art scene, enriching our platform and the art world with their...
"Giants" at the Brooklyn Museum: A Celebration of Contemporary African Art by Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz
The "Giants" exhibition by Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz at the Brooklyn Museum marks a turning point in the appreciation of contemporary...
The 10 Most Influential People in Contemporary African Art
Contemporary African art is experiencing unprecedented growth, with artists from the continent and the diaspora gaining global recognition. This creative wave is...
African Art Can and Must Have a Place in The World Art Stage
Afrikanizm founders, Laura Leal and João Boavida, recognized the lack of support for African artists and created a platform to promote and...
WEB SUMMIT 2022: Are these NFTs?! No. This is Real Art!
Afrikanizm, a social impact startup, made its inaugural appearance at Web Summit 2022, showcasing the platform's commitment to promoting real, original, and...
How has African Art Influenced The Art World?
African art's bold, symbolic nature has left an indelible mark on global art, inspiring movements like Cubism and Surrealism. Its influence continues...