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Johannesburg art fair shows increasing interest of African buyers

Johannesburg art fair shows increasing interest of African buyers

The art market took a hit last year globally, but a report by London-based analysis firm ArtTactic found that Africa has weathered that storm better than most other areas.

Changing lenses: Istanbul Photo Awards redefines global photojournalism

Changing lenses: Istanbul Photo Awards redefines global photojournalism

The 10th Istanbul Photo Awards challenges traditional narratives with over 20,000 diverse submissions, including Anna Surinyach’s mighty "Sea of Mourning," showcasing snapshots of victims of Mediterranean migration route to Europe.

DRC artist: 'I turned my disability into my strength'

DRC artist: 'I turned my disability into my strength'

Dorcas Poba is a painter from the DRC who, from birth, demonstrated her strength of character and talent despite the fact that she was born with only one arm.

Faithe: Digital artist on making art for black women

Faithe: Digital artist on making art for black women

Faithe Turner is a self-taught digital artist whose paintings encourage black women to embrace their beauty against all odds.

Halima: Nigerian artist connecting the dots with Mandala murals

Halima: Nigerian artist connecting the dots with Mandala murals

This self-taught Nigerian artist's murals are the talk of the art world, fusing the pristine quality of Turkish Tezhip and meditative Mandala with African flair.

Nigerian painter eyes 'perfection' through high-resolution artwork

Nigerian painter eyes 'perfection' through high-resolution artwork

Nigerian painter John Adenuga Opeyemi, better known by his artistic name Hopex John, seeks to revolutionise art through high-resolution painting.

Ace: One year old Ghanaian breaks record for youngest male painter

Ace: One year old Ghanaian breaks record for youngest male painter

GWR says Ace-Liam uses a technique that involves manipulating acrylic paint across a canvas.

Letters to Sudan: Young people are sparking a creativity revolution

Letters to Sudan: Young people are sparking a creativity revolution

From art exhibitions to viral song campaigns to filmmaking initiatives, Sudan's youth are finding novel ways to spread messages of hope and dignity during a difficult time.

Kabara Kreative: Unique stories from a northern Nigeria gallery

Kabara Kreative: Unique stories from a northern Nigeria gallery

Curators say the exhibition was about celebrating creativity and cultural engagement found in Nigeria's Kano community.

Polymer clay: A dive into unlimited artistic possibilities

Polymer clay: A dive into unlimited artistic possibilities

Polymer clay can be molded, shaped, and baked to form everything.

Mbigou: Treasured stone preserves Gabon's culture

Mbigou: Treasured stone preserves Gabon's culture

In Gabon, the sought-after Mbigou stone is shaped into impressive art work, and also helps in preserving the country's rich culture.

Zubeda: A Kenyan teenager with 'exceptional' art talent

Zubeda: A Kenyan teenager with 'exceptional' art talent

Zubeda's artworks attract diverse audiences in Nairobi and Mombasa.