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The new art world map
Explore how emerging cultural capitals from West Africa to the Middle East are challenging Western dominance and rewriting the global art canon.
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by andy · Jun 17, 2026
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Chapter 1
The West African renaissance in Abidjan
1Abidjan's thriving gallery scene
2The rise of portraiture
3The MuCAT museum milestone
4Reclaiming the narrative
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Chapter 2
Saudi Arabia's desert canvas
1Al-Ula's open-air masterpieces
2The Wadi AlFann project
3Riyadh Art and light
4Empowering local female artists
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Chapter 3
Biennials of the Global South
1The Kochi-Muziris Biennial
2The Sharjah Biennial impact
3Decolonizing the art calendar
4The Dakar Biennale legacy
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Chapter 4
Repatriation and the digital future
1The return of the Benin Bronzes
2Digital twins and virtual museums
3The Benin Royal Museum
4Virtual reality art spaces
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