Uma calma explosão

Mary Sibande, "Her Majesty, Queen Sophie"

Rachel Hamada escreve sobre a calma explosão da arte contemporânea africana no mercado global de arte.

Now there’s a quiet explosion. There’s a growing inclination within Africa amongst the wealthy to collect art made by artists from within their culture, and there’s an increasing realisation in Europe and America that African modern art can offer quality and diversity.

Bonhams is one of the UK’s longstanding auctioneers. They’ve been selling contemporary African art for six years, and say that their Africa Now auction this May was the strongest ever, setting 21 new world records for prices raised for African art. 

Leiam o artigo.