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The Early Years in Nairobi: Salah Elmur Interviewed by Danda Jaroljmek
October 7, 2020 Artist Salah Elmur interviewed by Danda Jaroljmek, Founder of Circle Arts Agency and Circle Art Gallery, conducted at...
Feb 18, 202110 min read


In Conversation: Umar Rashid (Frohawk Two Feathers) & Sara Raza, Courtesy by Tiwani Contempory
In Conversation: Umar Rashid (Frohawk Two Feathers) & Sara Raza, Courtesy by Tiwani Contemporary Art Gallery
Dec 24, 20201 min read


Video: Agnes Waruguru, Courtesy by Circle Art Gallery
Agnes Waruguru, Courtesy by Circle Art Gallery
Dec 24, 20201 min read


Video: Dickens Otieno 'Mabati Tailor', Courtesy of Circle Art Gallery
Dickens Otieno 'Mabati Tailor', Courtesy of Circle Art Gallery
Dec 17, 20201 min read


Exhibition Support: Dickens Otieno at Circle Art Gallery
Africa First funded Dickens Otieno's first solo exhibition Mabati Tailor at Circle Art Gallery in Nairobi. The collection was able to...
Dec 17, 20202 min read


Joana Choumali’s Vividly Embroidered Photographs Are Expressions of Hope
"The threads of Ivorian artist Joana Choumali’s body of work intricately weave together emotions, memories, thoughts, and dreams." Read...
Nov 20, 20201 min read


15 African Artists on the Rise
We are pleased to share that Africa First Collection Artists Kelechi Charles Nwaneri, Gonçalo Mabunda, Amanda Shingirai Mushate and Agnes...
Nov 18, 20201 min read


Video: Dennis Muraguri, Courtesy by Montague Contemporary
Explore the world that inspires Dennis Muraguri, learn about his creative process, and take a peek into his studio in Nairobi, Kenya....
Nov 10, 20201 min read


Agnes Waruguru N`joroge selected as finalist of the Emerging Painting Invitational 2020
Congratulations to artist Agnes Waruguru N`joroge who has been named one of the 17 finalists of the Emerging Painting Invitational Prize...
Sep 22, 20201 min read


Video: Tuli Mekonjo's Practice
Today we're sharing a video about Tuli Mekonjo by Guns & Rain Art. Learn more about Mekonjo's journey and practice - at home in Windhoek,...
Sep 21, 20201 min read


Kehinde Wiley is ranked 33 in the Top 100 influential African Americans by Roots
Kehinde Wiley is ranked 33 in the Top 100 influential African Americans by Roots. Check the full list of the most influential African...
Sep 20, 20201 min read


Black Jewish Women Artists You Should Know… Nirit Takele
Read a profile about Nirit Takele titled "Black Jewish Women Artists You Should Know… Nirit Takele" by Lilith Magazine. Explore Nirit...
Sep 8, 20201 min read


The Reporter features Africa First artist Wendimagegn Belete
The Reporter features Africa First artist Wendimagegn Belete, read the full article here. See more works by Wendimagegn Belete in the...
Sep 1, 20201 min read


Hunt Kastner Interviews Serge Tiroche
hunt kastner asked Collector and Founder of Africa First, Serge Tiroche, a few questions about collecting art during these uncertain...
Aug 5, 20201 min read


Artwork by Nirit Takele Acquired by the Tel Aviv Museum of Art
Congratulations to Nirit Takele whose work was acquired by the Tel Aviv Museum of Art a part of the Voting for Art Acquisition Group....
Aug 4, 20201 min read


Video: Tuli Mekonjo, Courtesy of Guns & Rain
About Tuli Mejonjo, Courtesy of Guns & Rain
Jul 31, 20201 min read


Vision #4 H1 2020
Read the Vision #4 H1 2020 Newsletter Dear readers, As we're experiencing a reinforced second wave in Israel, I look at the world in...
Jul 9, 20203 min read


An Interview with Serge Tiroche in the Norman Bulletin
Serge Tiroche sat down with the The Norman Bulletin by The Norman Hotel Tel Aviv to discuss legacy and innovation. The interview takes a...
Jun 11, 20201 min read


African Contemporary Art Collaboration with Lempertz Auction House
We are happy to announce a collaboration with the #1 auction house in Germany, Lempertz, to bring to the fore a group of 10 contemporary...
Jun 11, 20201 min read


Nirit Takele, 2019 Ministry of Culture Young artist award winner.
We are proud and happy to congratulate Nirit Tekla for her selection for the Young Artist Award winner of 2019 Ministry of Culture awards.
May 21, 20201 min read


Cuperior Collection talk with Serge Tiroche
An interview about his experience as a collector, the Tiroche DeLeon collection/art fund, Africa First platform, and some art market...
May 4, 20201 min read


Art Collectors IL - Collector Class with Serge Tiroche (Hebrew)
The talk discusses the Impacts of the COVID-19 and previous economic crises on the icontemporary African and Israeli Art Market, and how...
May 4, 20201 min read


Serge Tiroche interviewed by ArtTactic for the TEFAF Annual Art Market Report 2020
Our founder was interviewed by ArtTactic for their TEFAF 2020 Art Market Report on the subject of 'Trends and Innovation in Art Patronage...
Mar 22, 20201 min read


Vision #3 February 2020
Read the Vision #3 Newsletter Dear Friends, In 2019 we pushed forward with our mission to promote African contemporary art around the...
Feb 4, 20202 min read
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