African artists

Julie Mehretu, Untitled, 2001. Via Sotheby's
Julie Mehretu Work Sets New Auction Record for African-Born Artist
In a groundbreaking moment for the art world, Ethiopian-American artist Julie Mehretu's large-scale work, Untitled, 2001, set a new record for an African-born artist when it sold for $9.32 million at…
medallion girls indigo
Modupeola Fadugba Leads The Artist’s Algorithm Project
The Artist’s Algorithm is a new series of exhibitions, essays, talks, games, performances, mentorship programs, murals, and videos which aims to shed light on problems in education, politics, and…
Chéri Samba, Je ne suis pas aimé, 2020.
Retro Africa Makes U.S. Debut In Group Show at Lehmann Maupin
Retro Africa Gallery makes its U.S. debut with a group exhibition of new works by Nigerian-American artist and writer Victor Ehikhamenor, Congolese painter Chéri Samba and African-American artist…
Anonymous (Mexican, 19th century), Still Life, 19th century. Oil on canvas. 29 1/2 x 39 3/4 in.
TMA Adds Exceptional Works to its Renowned Holdings
The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) added more than thirty outstanding and diverse works of art to its collection in June through purchase and gifts. Among the many highlights of the new acquisitions are…