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8 Exhibitions to see this summer
Summer has arrived in the Northern hemisphere and it is arguably the best time of year to enjoy the various offerings each city provides — architecture, parks, and undoubtedly the... -
Who is Mickalene Thomas?
June 27, 2023As Pride month comes to a close, it is crucial to recognise the artistic contributions of queer individuals who challenge traditional narratives and perspectives. In the realm of contemporary art,... -
7 Moroccan Artists You Should Know
June 5, 2023For Morocco, rich artistic heritage comes hand in hand with its traditional artisanship, colourful enclaves and impressively ornate architecture. In recent years, this creative identity has been added to by... -
Who is Emma Prempeh?
May 22, 2023Ideas of the home have been explored in contemporary art — tied to issues of race and gender, identity and class. The ‘home is where the heart is’ theme is... -
Global and African art market according to the Art Basel Report 2023
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‘Black beauty, pride and excellence: A Tale of Reappropriation’: Pavillon54 in collaboration with the Black In Business club (LBS)
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Pavillon 54 in conversation with collector Liesle Barrath
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Cape Town Art Fair: A report from Pavillon 54
March 3, 2023Celebrating a decade of contemporary South African art, Investec Cape Town opened its doors for its tenth edition. From modest beginnings, it is now generally acknowledged as the largest international... -
7 Kenyan Artists You Should Know
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Through the crystal ball: Four artworld predictions for 2023
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Bâ Simba and the power of storytelling
January 18, 2023Discover interview by young and emerging Ba Simba. Born in the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo and currently living in Los Angeles, the young emerging artist Bâ Simba... -
The African Art Review 2022
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Emerging vs mid-career vs established artist — what’s the difference and does it matter?
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The use of textile in African art and 7 artists that have mastered it
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How is the African Art Market faring in 2022?
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Who is Joy Labinjo?
Lovers, collectors and dealers of African art have a new rising star to keep their eyes on: Joy Labinjo. The British-Nigerian artist, who paints large-scale figurative paintings, often of black... -
7 Modern Congolese Artists You Should Know
After Nigeria and South Africa, let’s keep on with the Democratic Republic of Congo. In this article, we are looking at modern Congolese artists who have been mainly influential during... -
5 African LGBTQIA+ Artists Making an Impact in the Art World
Pavillon54 highlights five key artists from Africa and the Diaspora who are defying cultural and societal expectations and furthering a progressive, forward-thinking and revolutionary African art movement. Through photography, performance,... -
Who is Victor Ekpuk?
Nigerian-American artist Victor Ekpuk has come to acclaim through his unique visual language, which abstracts the ancient Nigerian script Nsibidi and indigenous Uli art forms. -
A Breakdown of the African Art Market
Pavillon54 provides a breakdown of this year’s major events, and what we can look forward to for the second half of 2022. -
A Guide to Buying African Art at Auction
A Guide to Buying African Art at Auction: If you are new to the world of collecting art, you may already know that the two primary means of acquiring art... -
Pavillon 54 in conversation with Saint-Etienne Yeanzi
September 15, 2021Pavillon 54 had the chance to have a chat with Saint-Etienne Yeanzi. born in 1988, he graduated in painting and photography at the “ Lycée d'Enseignement Artistique “of Cocody and... -
NFTs: What to know and how they can empower the African art market?
Art Market InsightsIf you want to know more about NFTs, The team here at Pavillon54 have compiled some of the most common questions surrounding NFTs, and have provided our clearest, most concise... -
Zaire School of Popular Painting
African Modern and Contemporary Art movements: an insight. September 1, 2021The Zaire School of Popular Painting is an African artistic movement that emerged in the 1970s in Kinshasa, the capital of what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo, formally... -
Frieze & 1-54 New-York: a report from Pavilion 54
May 31, 2021New-York hosted two art fairs at the end of spring: Frieze New York & 1-54 New York. With fairs and other arty events progressively reopening their doors to the public... -
Contemporary African Art: An Arena for the Creation of New Imageries.
July 29, 2021What does the notion of ‘contemporary African art’ refer to today? We have previously published an article on the subject, but now we invite you to consider it from a... -
Engaging the Story of Art for a Sustainable African Art Market: The partnership between Pavillon54 and Morton Fine Art
July 16, 2021As the one-stop global digital platform and community for art from Africa and the Diaspora, Pavillon54 always seeks to enter fruitful partnerships with artists, curators, collectors, and galleries. It became... -
Kojo Marfo’s ‘Dreaming of Identity’
artworks to create a connection with people, to be a symbol for everyone to relate toWith his first solo UK exhibition ‘Dreaming of Identity’ at JD Malat gallery, London, Kojo Marfo (b. 1980) explores the theme of identity through his own experience of migration. The... -
7 Established Nigerian Artists You Should Know
Art scene in Nigeria - Country Focus May 21, 2021Article about 7 of the most influential modern and contemporary Nigerian Artists that you must know. -
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,... -
Meet Greatjoy: a “Contemporary expressionist”
Artists' Spotlight Series - Conversation with the artist June 18, 2021Pavillon 54 had the chance to have a chat with Greatjoy Ndlovu: born in 1993, Greatjoy is a Zimbabwean visual artist living and working in Johannesburg, South Africa. One of... -
Art Market Report - Key Insights from the Art Basel x UBS Art Market Report 2021
April 29, 2021Art 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... -
African Contemporary Art Trend - Blackness in Contemporary Portraiture
April 19, 2021The late exhibition Liminality in Infinite Space held at the African Artists’ Foundation in Lagos has revealed much of contemporary African art’s appeal for figuration and portraiture – catalogue accessible... -
7 Must See Art Destinations in South Africa
April 7, 2021In this next instalment of our series on the art scene in South Africa, we highlight the 7 top art destinations in South Africa that every art lover has to... -
7 Must See Art Exhibitions in London as the lockdown eases
April 12, 2021In the UK, everyone is excited to return to galleries this April as the lockdown rules are lifted! Whether you missed these shows in December, want to visit the new... -
7 emerging artists to watch in South Africa
The team here at Pavillon54 has recently had the opportunity to visit this wonderful country, and we’ve rounded up 7 promising artists to keep an eye on. Read on to... -
How to Care for your Art Collection
How to Care for your Art Collection? You’ve done your research, selected choice artworks that match your collecting goals and tastes and have officially started your art collection. After you’ve... -
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,... -
Art Styles
An Introduction to Popular African ArtHere 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... -
From Abidjan : “C’est l’œil qui fait le miracle dans la photographie”
Interview de ArtistikRezo.com 25 Novembre 2020 -
Contemporary African Photography
Africa and its global diaspora have met the medium of photography in all its complexities. The popularity of photography on the continent came with the accessibility to the medium and... -
Art & Power: art creativity and politics from Africa and the diaspora
A Brief Insight into Reflections of Power, Protest & LeadershipElections always raise hope for political change. These political transitions often imply a prologue and an aftermath in which the population lets its preferences and reaction heard, and in which... -
El Anatsui
Of Bonds and Bottle Caps July 11, 2020As you descend the steps into the British Museum’s ‘Africa’ wing, you are immediately confronted by a sculpture, large in scale, that resembles a swathe of draped cloth—except the piece... -
Limited Edition Prints: what to know when buying them?
Limited Edition Prints: What to know when buying them? Learn about the essential information that should be kept in mind, in order to understand the long-term value of this misunderstood... -
Seven Female African Contemporary Artists you should know
Seven female African contemporary artsist you should know in 2020. Unlike in the Western contemporary art market, top female African artists often see great success and prominence in their careers,... -
Inspired by Africa: Pablo Picasso
Series: Inspired by Africa June 30, 2020The influences of African art on Pablo Picasso and on various artists and movements throughout history recount fascinating stories of cultural exchange, theft, homage and colonialism. In this series of... -
What to know when buying art?
5 Questions to Ask Yourself when Buying Art June 27, 2020 -
Corporate Art Collections: Blending Art with Business Identity
What are corporate art collections and why do companies build them? Jan 9, 2024Explore the transformative role of corporate art collections in shaping business identity, fostering workplace creativity, and supporting the art community -
10 Most Expensive African Artists
July 13, 2020As auction houses establish sales dedicated to African modern and contemporary art, galleries look to diversify their rosters of artists, and the African art market continues to grow, it is... -
What can you expect from buying art online?
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How has the Black Lives Matter movement affected the African Art scene?
Though the Black Lives Matter movement is by no means a new initiative, the outrage and consequent protests that ensued after the murder of George Floyd earlier this year have... -
Inspired by Africa: Jean-Michel Basquiat
Series: Inspired by Africa June 29, 2020Article exploring the influence of African art on Jean-Michel Basquiat throughout his career and his fight against racism -
Why Pavillon 54?
A word from Dana Endundo Ferreira, Founder of Pavillon 54, about building the global technology platform for African creativity July 20, 2020A word from Dana Endundo Ferreira, Founder of Pavillon 54, about building the global technology platform for African creativity -
Inspired by Africa: Henri Matisse
Series: Inspired by Africa July 1, 2020The influences of African art on Henri Matisse and on various artists and movements throughout history recount fascinating stories of cultural exchange, theft, homage and colonialism. In this series of... -
Why is African Contemporary Art trending (and why should you buy now)?
June 25, 2020For all the talk of the ‘African Art Boom’ in recent years, it isn’t always evident what this boom entails, how it came to be, or what the future of... -
How to talk about Modern & Contemporary African Art: A beginner's guide
July 3, 2020Are you a collector, looking to invest in the African art market? Or perhaps you are an artist, wondering where your own work fits within the scope of contemporary African... -
A Brief History of African Contemporary Art
July 20, 2020Read any article on African Contemporary Art, and you will find that most all will steer away from defining what exactly African contemporary art is—and with good reason. With fifty-four...
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