Embracing the Vibrance of Tinga Tinga Art of Tanzania
Introduction In this article, Pavillon54 explores the world of Tinga Tinga art, a distinct painting style that originated in East Africa, particularly in Tanzania. This vibrant and unique artistic tradition has gained immense popularity among locals and tourists alike, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of the region. Nestled along the shores of […]
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 […]
Pavillon 54 In Conversation With Ugoma Ebilah
“I think it’s also difficult to see the unusual suspects. And of course, in my case, I say unusual, because you know, I am a gallerist to most people and I am a curator to most people.” Ugoma starts with a nod to the importance of Pavillon54’s focus on collectors. “But there’s also […]
Global and African art market according to the Art Basel Report 2023
The annual Art Basel and UBS Art Market Report is out. With pages and pages of well-researched insights on the global art market from the previous year, the report covers topics from NFTs and online sales to auctions, dealers and fairs. It’s dense and certainly doesn’t qualify as light reading so here at Pavillon54 […]
Cape Town Art Fair: A report from Pavillon 54
Celebrating 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 contemporary art fair in Africa. The fair focused on the concept of time — the theme was broad, appropriately so as time is all-encompassing of […]
The use of textile in African art and 7 artists that have mastered it
What is defined as textile art is art that uses varying materials and fibers to produce decorative, artistic objects. It’s one of the oldest forms of art in history and has played a part in practical and decorative man-made objects for hundreds of thousands of years. Across the African Continent, textile art has […]
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. […]