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The sculptor on his mammoth new installation, which muses on the slave trade, throwaway culture and his own childhood
The largest museum of 21st-century art from the continent has opened in Cape Town
In today’s world, art has little to do with borders
Gaining prominence around the world, African art has a vibrant local scene, too
From the Venice Biennale to New York’s Armory Show, the art world’s love affair with Africa is hotting up
Dedicated auctions and art fairs are bringing both new and well-known artists to wider audiences
Tapestry, cloth, wool: it’s everywhere. Fabric-based art is not just a female medium
Ghanaian artist El Anatsui has given the venerable Royal Academy a summer makeover
The African artist’s mosaic-like works are beautiful but behind their shiny outward appearance lie weighty concerns
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