Exhibitions The Second Lagos Biennial Takes Over a Former Government Building to Imagine What Would Happen If Artists Were in Charge of Our Future The show, organized by a three-person team, presents work by Nigerian and international artists inside a decaying former government office. By Rebecca Anne Proctor, Nov 8, 2019
Art Fairs ‘The Idea Here Is to Go Big’: Galleries at the Art X Lagos Fair Work to Cultivate Africa’s Largest Economy Against the backdrop of impending recession, the event is on a mission to become the preeminent contemporary art fair on the continent. By Rebecca Anne Proctor, Nov 5, 2019
Art Guides Contemporary Art From Africa Is Seizing Global Attention. Here’s Your Guide to Six Emergent Art Markets Making It Happen Here is your guide to six dynamic emerging art capitals: Accra, Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Dakar, Lagos, and Marrakech. By Rebecca Anne Proctor, Oct 2, 2019
Analysis ‘You Make a Decision to Continue’: Amid a Crushing National Deficit, Beirut’s Art Scene Finds Creative Ways to Stay Afloat Many were pleasantly surprised by the strong attendance at the recent Beirut Art Fair. But for some, it's still not enough. By Rebecca Anne Proctor, Sep 27, 2019
Art World ‘We Have Our Own Individual Voices’: Saudi Artists Debate Their Place in the Kingdom as the West Becomes Wary of Its Commitment to Progress The kingdom is gambling on culture as a new economic driver. By Rebecca Anne Proctor, Sep 12, 2019
Analysis Ethiopia’s Art Scene Has Long Suffered From a Disinterested Government. But Shifting Politics Might Soon Make Culture a Priority Ethiopia's art community is cautiously optimistic about its new government. By Rebecca Anne Proctor, Jul 23, 2019
Politics For Years, Iran’s Art Scene Has Been a Pioneer in the Middle East. Now US Sanctions Are Knocking Its Artists Back to the 18th Century All-cash deals, logistical nightmares, scarce art materials—this is what life is like for artists living in Iran under crushing sanctions. By Rebecca Anne Proctor, Jun 17, 2019
Art World Togo Unveils Plans for a New Museum Inside a Former Colonial-Era Government Headquarters It will be the first state-funded museum for contemporary art on the continent. By Rebecca Anne Proctor, Apr 29, 2019
Art Fairs Amid a Gloomy Economic Forecast and Simmering Political Tensions, Art Dubai Tries to Find Stability The fair opened under a cloud this week, but some exhibitors have remained optimistic. By Rebecca Anne Proctor, Mar 22, 2019
