African Aesthetic

How can you define the African aesthetic? A continent made up of 54 countries — each with their own culture, their own traditions and their own social structures – no doubt produces stylistically varied African artists. 

The literary movement Négritude was led by the writers Aimé Césaire, Léon Damas and Léopold Sédar Senghor and played a huge part in the development of modern African art. Founded in 1937 by a group of African student artists in Paris, a city with a tolerant and diverse art scene, the movement grew globally. The movement aimed to critique colonialism and cultivate an appreciation for Black and African culture, the effects of which no doubt is imperative to the contemporary African art scene.

According to Léopold Sédar Senghor, in order for African art to progress it had to reflect the modernity of the present by responding to contemporary social issues and artistic styles, while celebrating traditional culture. By also drawing from other Modernist movements such as the Harlem Renaissance and Surrealism, the African aesthetic of visual art focuses on these principles and is today conveyed by the likes of Angu Walters who focuses on everyday life in African villages. Whilst Faie Davis seeks to use her lens to capture an appreciation for those who retain tradition.

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Fine Art Drawings, ZAI, Ezekiel Messou

ZAI

Ezekiel Messou

Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 inch

$1,011

Painting, The Wise Man, Paul Akiiki

Paul Akiiki

Painting - 32 x 36 x 0.8 cm Painting - 12.6 x 14.2 x 0.3 inch

$4,000

Painting, Mama's Love, Paul Akiiki

Paul Akiiki

Painting - 90 x 45 x 0.8 cm Painting - 35.4 x 17.7 x 0.3 inch

$2,500

Painting, Lydol, Alida Ymélé

Alida Ymélé

Painting - 90 x 90 x 3 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch

$2,379

Painting, No time, Diseye Tantua

Diseye Tantua

Painting - 150 x 121 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.6 inch

$4,164

Photography, Lourdes, John Kenny

John Kenny

Photography - 90 x 60 x 2 cm Photography - 35.4 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$2,194

Painting, Solace, Emmanuel Ojebola

Emmanuel Ojebola

Painting - 91.44 x 91.44 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch

$4,747

Photography, Bargi, John Kenny

John Kenny

Photography - 100 x 75 x 3 cm Photography - 39.4 x 29.5 x 1.2 inch

$2,407

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Bruce Tchibozo

Bruce Tchibozo

Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 43 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 16.9 inch

$952

Painting, Ebony, Modou Dieng Yacine

Modou Dieng Yacine

Painting - 64 x 96 x 3 cm Painting - 25.2 x 37.8 x 1.2 inch

$8,090

Photography, Horns of Africa, John Kenny

John Kenny

Photography - 67 x 45 x 2 cm Photography - 26.4 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,094

Photography, Gambella, John Kenny

John Kenny

Photography - 67 x 45 x 2 cm Photography - 26.4 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,094

Photography, Fire of the Himba, John Kenny

John Kenny

Photography - 67 x 45 x 2 cm Photography - 26.4 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,094

Photography, Mukuru, John Kenny

John Kenny

Photography - 67 x 45 x 2 cm Photography - 26.4 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,094

Photography, Mursi Adornment, John Kenny

John Kenny

Photography - 67 x 45 x 2 cm Photography - 26.4 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,094

Photography, Karepo Nawa, John Kenny

John Kenny

Photography - 67 x 45 x 2 cm Photography - 26.4 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,094

Photography, A days walk, John Kenny

John Kenny

Photography - 90 x 60 x 2 cm Photography - 35.4 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$2,194

Photography, Mursi traditions, John Kenny

John Kenny

Photography - 67 x 45 x 2 cm Photography - 26.4 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,094

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Pierre Segoh

Pierre Segoh

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 30 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.8 inch

$952

Photography, Himba Siblings, John Kenny

John Kenny

Photography - 60 x 90 x 2 cm Photography - 23.6 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch

$2,194

Painting, Untitled, Gatien Mabounga

Gatien Mabounga

Painting - 70 x 50 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 inch

$1,309

Painting, Untitled, Gatien Mabounga

Gatien Mabounga

Painting - 65.7 x 52.4 cm Painting - 25.9 x 20.6 inch

$1,309

Painting, Pulse, Kofi Agorsor

Kofi Agorsor

Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 10.2 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 4 inch

$6,500

Painting, Excercise, Kofi Agorsor

Kofi Agorsor

Painting - 121.9 x 152.4 x 10.2 cm Painting - 48 x 60 x 4 inch

$7,200

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Bruce Tchibozo

Bruce Tchibozo

Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 43 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 16.9 inch

$952

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Bruce Tchibozo

Bruce Tchibozo

Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 43 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 16.9 inch

$952

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Bruce Tchibozo

Bruce Tchibozo

Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 43 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 16.9 inch

$952

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Bruce Tchibozo

Bruce Tchibozo

Fine Art Drawings - 32.5 x 50 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.8 x 19.7 inch

$714

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Gatien Mabounga

Gatien Mabounga

Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 50 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 19.7 inch

$1,547

Fine Art Drawings, 100 titres, Gatien Mabounga

Gatien Mabounga

Fine Art Drawings - 140 x 86 cm Fine Art Drawings - 55.1 x 33.9 inch

$1,844

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Pierre Segoh

Pierre Segoh

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 inch

$1,309

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Gatien Mabounga

Gatien Mabounga

Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 31.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 12.4 inch

$357

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