Africa Modern Art Fund

AMAF keeps collectors & art enthusiasts informed on the latest happenings in Modern & Contemporary African art from around the world.

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Read our guide on the 6 Ghanaian Artists to Invest in Now

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Contemporary Ghanaian Art: Your Guide To 6 Ghanaian To Invest In https://t.co/ANRaBZBnXd

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The wholesale cancellation of art trade shows and exhibitions across the globe to curb the spread of coronavirus may just have ushered in an innovative way to do business within the global art market as affected… https://t.co/5nQnfsOVRp

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I am Esther and I work at AMAF.
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It’s great working with this new team on our vision to bring transparency to the African Art market. It’s challenging trying to remove the barriers for new entrants but we hope… https://t.co/sd3pha0sLD

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Art Basel and Art Central, two of the biggest Hong Kong art events in Asia cancelled this year’s edition of the fairs due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
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In January, galleries began dropping out with 15%… https://t.co/qvefAuarMV

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Be the first to receive insights on the rising values of Modern & Contemporary African art curated and delivered to you weekly with the AMAF Newsletter. https://t.co/wD0HiIGytW

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The third edition of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Marrakech [@154artfair] took place this past weekend. With 20 carefully selected leading galleries and over 65 artists, Marrakech saw traffic from collectors,… https://t.co/FsrRgqLPJQ

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In 2019, Hiscox, the International Insurance Company commissioned a comprehensive report into the growing trend of buying art online. It delivered some interesting insights, including 79% of those surveyed had bought… https://t.co/vbVOCDrzgL

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Be the first to receive insights on the rising values of Modern & Contemporary African art curated and delivered to you weekly with the AMAF Newsletter. Read this week's newsletter here https://t.co/4MnWreBBKY

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Paa Joe, the Ghanaian fantasy coffin artist has had collectors knocking at his coffin parlour door since he participated in Magiciens de la Terre, the landmark exhibition in 1989. Collector and dealer Stefan… https://t.co/AaEbUXr8sI

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Do you think "if you take your risk, you make your money" or art should not be considered as a commodity that should be traded so freely?

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Last night, Amoako Boafo’s The Lemon Bathing Suit sold for a staggering GBP 675,000 at the Philips 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale. The piece had a GBP 30,000 to GBP 50,000 guide price.

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We are seeing new market entrants rushing to the African continent and investing in African Art purely to flip and make a handsome profit.

[Katya Kazakina @artdetective]

Just in: 675,000 pounds for Amoako Boafo’s first painting at auction @phillipsauction (est 30-50,000 pounds)

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Start investing in Contemporary African artists today
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In your opinion, what factors contribute to such a rise in an artist’s selling power, an endorsement by a major collector or an art institute, a mention in a reputable publication or winning awards?

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“Females carry the marks, language, and nuances of their culture more than the male. Anything that is desired or despised is always placed on the female body.” -Wangechi Mutu @MutuStudio

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Kenyan born artist Wangechi Mutu, She's got the whole world in her, 2015 #womensart

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Toyin Ojih Odutola is one of the highest Nigerian artists, constantly surpassing her own records. Her piece 'Compound Leaf' sold for $597,805 @Sothebys London in 2019, her highest sale at auction so far.

[Artists of Colour @artistsofcolour]

ABOVE ALL ELSE MAKE IT LOOK EFFORTLESS, Toyin Ojih Odutola, 2012 #blackarthistory

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#southafrica #pressrelease Major Auction of Modern & Contemporary African Art | ASPIRE X PIASA | 14 February 2020 - Ever-increasing global interest in art from Africa is changing the art market. To meet the growing demand, Aspire Art Auctions has... https://t.co/YLFXSGfgk1

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Why is modern art so expensive?

[KENNA @Kenna_LP]

The potential investment returns from owning artworks has become the primary motive of a growing number of collectors. The risks aside, there is an increasing interest in fine arts, particularly paintings, as an alternative investment.
Still following the money?
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