Pavillon 54 makes the African art market a cornerstone of the global market through increasing artists’ exposure, investing in education and expanding the collector base:
Our online platform, which includes our e-gallery, allows consumers and galleries to discover, buy or sell original artworks.
Our content platform includes a well-documented blog and resources to help users become smarter buyers or collectors.
Our experiences and events build a strong community where African cultures are shared in different cities across the world.
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Biennials & The Like in Africa - Where to head to in the near future
With brighter mobility perspectives looming on the horizon, art lovers are probably looking at possibilities to embark on a trip to noteworthy art manifestations. Biennales, Triennale’s, Encounters, you name it, have constituted an unmissable rendezvous’ for those hungry for new trends and seminal creative processes in contemporary art. When the long-standing and established Venice Biennale has increasingly dedicated pavilions to African countries, continental art events/manifestations have contributed to the actual burgeoning of contemporary African art. Some have long been established, such as the Dak’Art Biennale or Les Rencontres de Bamako, when others are a few years old. They do not subscribe to the logic of country representation – as it is the case for the Venice Biennale – and propose new formats of exhibition and artistic exchange, especially in these times which call for alternative gathering frameworks and display models. These events and their multiplicity contribute to the decentring of legitimizing hubs of contemporary art practices. Read More -
From our E-Gallery
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Krisjan Rossouw, Tropika 11, 2019$ 4,250.00
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Osi Audu, Self-Portrait after Dogon Bird Mask, 2017-2021$ 23,000.00
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Babanzanga, Portrait 6, 2021$ 3,800.00
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Héla Ammar, Achraf I, 2018$ 6,000.00
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A Burgeoning Opportunity
'African Art' has been gaining popularity in the global art scene“Contemporary art from Africa has become one of the hottest art markets, with interest from museums and private collectors increasing every year.”
Economist.com, March 2020
“A new era is starting for Contemporary African art which has now established firm outlets in places like Venice and New York.”
Artprice.com, The Contemporary Art Market Report 2019
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Art Market Report - Key Insights from the Art Basel x UBS Art Market Report 2021
April 29, 2021 Art world professionals and connoisseurs wait with bated breath for the annual Art Basel x UBS Art Market report each year. This report, one of the most comprehensive in the industry, provides a full assessment of the market’s performance of the previous year, allowing businesses to analyse the current state of the market, and plan accordingly for the years ahead. -
Art Styles
An Introduction to Popular African Art Here at Pavillon54, one of our main missions is also to increase public knowledge about and promote the incredible assortment of artistic styles and techniques that can be found in modern and contemporary African art. We’ve highlighted seven popular art styles that are worldwide and universal, already well-integrated in the art historical canon, but are presenting it with a unique African twist. How have modern and contemporary African artists contributed to these popular artistic movements, and who are the key players? Read on to discover more! -
How to Start an African Art Collection without Breaking the Bank?
One of the biggest misconceptions about collecting art is that you must be very wealthy to do so. Collectors can obtain artworks of great quality and investment value at lower prices, and therefore not only contribute to the growth of an incredible movement of artists, but also add an artwork to their collections that is expected to grow in value.
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ARTISTS
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