From local to global: the dynamics of collecting African contemporary art

Over the past few decades, the global art landscape has undergone significant changes, moving beyond a traditionally Eurocentric axis to embrace more polyphonic narratives. Artists, curators, and institutions across Africa have not only become more visible but are increasingly redefining the terms of global contemporary practice.

Speakers:
Igo Diarra, a Bamako-based curator and gallerist; board member of the International Association of Biennales, founder of the Medina Gallery in Bamako, Mali, and director of Les Rencontres de Bamako, the African Biennial of Photography

Azu Nwagbogu, a Lagos-based curator, founder of the Lagos Photo Festival and the African Artist Foundation, and curator of Benin’s first national pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale

Daria Kirsanova, a London-based curator, gallerist and art consultant with extensive experience in the Middle East and Africa, offering a nuanced perspective on transnational artistic networks and emerging markets