Contemporary Art of Africa Shines at Armory Week 2016

MutualArt | Natalie Hegert:

This spring, Africa arrives in New York. The city will be treated to an unprecedented opportunity to observe and experience a wide range of contemporary art from Africa and the Diaspora, sparked by the Armory Show’s focus on the region. Satellite fairs, performances, pop-up shows, museum and gallery exhibitions featuring contemporary African artists are also coming into focus around the city—from one-time-only platforms to home-grown institutions that have consistently engaged with African and Diasporan perspectives… Read more

Image: Namsa Leuba. Untitled I, from the series Cocktail, 2011, Fuji Crystal Archive Matt print reverse mounted on acrylic, 43.81 x 60cm. Courtesy of the artist and Echo Art, Lagos. At the Armory Show, Focus, Booth 560.