The contemporary art coming from Africa today is as varied and exhilarating as from any other place in the world, says Chibundu Onuzo. Here a creation by Mozambican Goncalo Mabunda, famous for his sculptures made of recycled AK47s.
'Bird that Wants to Survive' —
The contemporary art coming from Africa today is as varied and exhilarating as from any other place in the world, says Chibundu Onuzo. Here a creation by Mozambican Goncalo Mabunda, famous for his sculptures made of recycled AK47s.
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Nigerian-born artist Sokari Douglas Camp stands with her sculpture "NO-O-WAR-R, NO-O-WAR-R" inside London's National Gallery.
Contemporary African art —
Nigerian-born artist Sokari Douglas Camp stands with her sculpture "NO-O-WAR-R, NO-O-WAR-R" inside London's National Gallery.
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Nike Davies-Okundaye, Nigeria's most famous traditional textile designer, poses at her gallery in Lagos.
Nigeria's 'Mama Nike' —
Nike Davies-Okundaye, Nigeria's most famous traditional textile designer, poses at her gallery in Lagos.
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Contemporary Ethiopian artist Tamrat Gezahegn poses with some of his paintings at the Netsa Art Village in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Contemporary Ethiopian artist Tamrat Gezahegn poses with some of his paintings at the Netsa Art Village in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Portrait of award-winning Nigerian visual artist, writer and photographer Victor Ehikhamenor
Pulsating creations —
Portrait of award-winning Nigerian visual artist, writer and photographer Victor Ehikhamenor
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The success story of contemporary African art comes at a time when the continent's culture is on the rise, says Onuzo, as evidenced by the growing popularity of actors like Oscar-winning Lupita Nyong'o ...
New Hollywood 'It Girl' —
The success story of contemporary African art comes at a time when the continent's culture is on the rise, says Onuzo, as evidenced by the growing popularity of actors like Oscar-winning Lupita Nyong'o ...
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... and singers like Nigerian afro-pop sensation D'Banj.
African entertainers —
... and singers like Nigerian afro-pop sensation D'Banj.
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