Chapter 1
The West African renaissance in Abidjan
Chapter 2
Saudi Arabia's desert canvas
Chapter 3
Biennials of the Global South
Chapter 4
Repatriation and the digital future
YOUR GOAL
Master of The new art world map
Ch 1 · The West African renaissance in Abidjan
andy Abidjan Art Renaissance
Abidjan's bright art scene, a new global beat, West African creativity thrives!
andy Ivory Coast's first major private museum of contemporary art brings world-class exhibitions directly to the local community.
andy Figurative painting and portraiture by West African artists have taken the global art market by storm, setting record-breaking auction prices.
Fun Fact
Abidjan's street art: Abidjan hosts the annual Festival International d'Arts Visuels d'Abidjan, turning entire neighborhoods into vibrant, open-air galleries.
Glossary
renaissance (noun)
A period of revival or renewed interest in a particular artistic or cultural activity. Abidjan's contemporary cultural revival is supported by a state fund of one billion CFA francs.
A period of revival or renewed interest in a particular artistic or cultural activity. Abidjan's contemporary cultural revival is supported by a state fund of one billion CFA francs.
Quiz
Which famous Ivorian artist is known for his vibrant, graffiti-style paintings of street children?
Quiz
What is the name of Ivory Coast's first major private contemporary art museum opened in 2021?
Quiz
What does the first 'C' stand for in the acronym MuCAT, Ivory Coast's contemporary art museum?