Exploring Place in African Art
In the investigation of identity and reconciliation of forgotten histories to the present, the concept of a place is significant to the African art narrative. As an active observer of their immediate environment, an artist is in constant dialogue with a place, physical or non-physical. There’s more emphasis on what the place means to […]
Art Collection Management: The Key Aspects
As we usher in a new year, brimming with fresh possibilities and resolutions, it’s a time to reflect on our passions and pursuits. For art enthusiasts and collectors, considering new avenues to enhance their appreciation of creativity may be at the forefront. Beyond traditional resolutions, there’s one commitment that resonates not just with the […]
Abstract African Art
It’s important to note that generalisations about the popularity of abstract art in African art and the diaspora can be challenging because artistic preferences and styles are diverse and vary across regions, cultures, and individual artists. However, there are historical and contextual factors that may have influenced perceptions of abstract art in this context. […]
5 African LGBTQIA+ Artists Making an Impact in the Art World
As Pride Month comes to a close, 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, painting or sculpture—whichever weapon of choice the artists’ choose—each of their practices are dedicated to fighting stereotypes and discrimination against the queer communities in their respective countries, and the world more broadly.
Read on to discover the methods in which these artists and activists use art to bring to light the pain, vulnerability, strength and beauty of queer individuals in Africa and beyond.
Zaire School of Popular Painting African Modern and Contemporary Art movements: an insight.
‘Popular Painting school’: politically charged art made for the masses in the Democratic Republic of Congo From the late 1950’s, many countries in Africa won their independence back. Lasting almost two decades, Africa’s decolonization was made possible by bold political leadership, public outcry, riots and in some cases, guerrilla-style warfare. In the Democratic […]
What to know when buying art?
The possibilities of buying art grow ever more abundant. Indeed, these days, the dual-swoop of new, innovative digital art galleries and the increasing trend in the wealthy investing in art means that the art market is booming, particularly online. Among those using online platforms are wealthy millennials, many of whom are first-time buyers. If you count yourself among those who are interested in acquiring art for the first time, there are a few important questions to ask yourself before you make that big purchase. Below we’ve listed what to know when buying art, including some of the most important factors to consider.