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1. African Modernists

   Oct 10, 24 10:53 AM

   
   In the 1940s African art was primarily associated with 'primitivism' and its influence on cubism and other forms of post impressionistic art. African Modernists had not yet made an impact.

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2. African Art

   Oct 10, 24 05:51 AM

   
   While the focus of this site is contemporary African art, I believe it is essential to understand what has gone before...

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3. Contemporary African Art

   Oct 07, 24 04:24 AM

   
   Contemporary African Art is difficult to categorize just as singularly defining 'art' in the 21st Century is virtually impossible.

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4. Contemporary African patterns

   Oct 05, 24 03:35 PM

   
   Creating a pattern is an applied art. Patterns can have great impact.... be it subtle or dramatic

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5. Contemporary african basketry

   Oct 05, 24 03:29 PM

   
   Contemporary African baskets have achieved their own artistic merit and can stand on their own as art forms.

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6. African masks

   Oct 05, 24 03:19 PM

   
   African masks are possibly the most admired and well known art form of Africa. They are both idea and form

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7. Contemporary African Artists

   Oct 05, 24 09:13 AM

   
   I believe that contemporary African artists are faced with an enormous challenge right now

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8. Contemporary African Recycled Art

   Oct 05, 24 08:26 AM

   
   Recycled art is one of the most dynamic forms of contemporary art in Africa.

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9. Contemporary African pottery

   Oct 04, 24 10:04 AM

   
   Contemporary African pottery is characterized by an eloquence of form and a finesse of finish that one does not generally expect in a vessel of utility.

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10. Wangechi Mutu

    Oct 04, 24 09:17 AM

    
    Wangechi Mutu

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