More than ever, art collectors, institutions, curators, art fairs, and auction houses have shown great interest in Modern and Contemporary Art made in Africa. Touria El Glaoui was one of the early pioneers in 2013 when she founded 1–54, the first international art fair dedicated to Contemporary African Art. In…

This is part one of our series titled, “Artist as Entrepreneur”. For related content, follow @nish_mccree and @thecowrieculture on Instagram. Check out thecowrieculture.com to learn more about our mission and connect with us. In the age of social media where more artists than in previous decades represent themselves and sell…

I am a daughter of the African Diaspora. Across the ocean of countless waves, when I sit sure ‘nuff still, I hear my African ancestors call to me from over 400 years saying, “You will always be ours.” Their hopeful voices reverberate around me and create an invisible garland of…

What a precious time it is to be a black, African American woman living in a progressive African country that recognizes its potential and fearlessly reflects that recognition of itself back to the world. Because too few elementary and secondary schools in the West teach more than a handful of…

Let’s contribute to economic growth in Africa by investing in contemporary art, design and cultural experiences. In this article, I make a case for why those of us who want to explore new solutions and challenge status quo thinking about economic growth across Africa, must prioritize investments in the creative…