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![Painting, Jeune soldat, Alain Zirignond](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2000718_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Regard d'une femme africaine, Irina Condé](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1761519_1_grid.jpg)
Regard d'une femme africaine
Irina Condé
Painting - 85 x 53 x 2 cm Painting - 33.5 x 20.9 x 0.8 inch
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![Painting, La femme aux bijoux en argent, Irina Condé](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1761417_1_grid.jpg)
La femme aux bijoux en argent
Irina Condé
Painting - 88 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 34.6 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch
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![Painting, La beauté africaine, filles Massaï, Irina Condé](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1761144_1_grid.jpg)
La beauté africaine, filles Massaï
Irina Condé
Painting - 122 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 48 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch
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![Painting, Reine africaine et son enfant, Irina Condé](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1761093_1_grid.jpg)
Reine africaine et son enfant
Irina Condé
Painting - 182 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 71.7 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch
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![Painting, Self, Omonu Salisu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1727739_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, La beauté d'une femme africaine, Abdoulaye Condé](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2077146_1_grid.jpg)
La beauté d'une femme africaine
Abdoulaye Condé
Painting - 80 x 110 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 43.3 x 1.2 inch
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![Painting, Emancipation, Sesse Elangwe Ngeseli](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1487730_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Monk’s Dream (Take Four), David Akinola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/632316_1_grid.jpg)
Monk’s Dream (Take Four)
David Akinola
Painting - 30 x 23 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.1 x 0.4 inch
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![Painting, Maiden from the southwest, Ademola Ajayi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1974396_1_grid.jpg)
Maiden from the southwest
Ademola Ajayi
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 1 inch
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Le musicien et ses danseuses
Robert Koumassadouno
Painting - 80 x 65 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 25.6 x 1.2 inch
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![Painting, African Juju Society VIII, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1027617_1_grid.jpg)
African Juju Society VIII
Angu Walters
Painting - 70 x 85 x 1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 33.5 x 0.4 inch
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![Painting, Deep Thought, Oluwafemi Afolabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2152360_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Butterfly in My Dreams, Oluwafemi Afolabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2028972_1_grid.jpg)
Butterfly in My Dreams
Oluwafemi Afolabi
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
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![Painting, Girl With A Pearl Earring, Oluwafemi Afolabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1886307_1_grid.jpg)
Girl With A Pearl Earring
Oluwafemi Afolabi
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
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![Painting, Self-Possession 2, Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1796823_1_grid.jpg)
Self-Possession 2
Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde
Painting - 109.2 x 106.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 43 x 42 x 1 inch
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Monarques sauvages
Abdoulaye Condé
Painting - 80 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch
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![Painting, Éclats de rires au Lac Africain, Abdoulaye Condé](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2077134_1_grid.jpg)
Éclats de rires au Lac Africain
Abdoulaye Condé
Painting - 80 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch
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![Painting, Marché de Zali, Niankoye Lama](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1955709_1_grid.jpg)
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![Painting, Village du chien qui fume, Aboubacar Bangoura](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1796634_1_grid.jpg)
Village du chien qui fume
Aboubacar Bangoura
Painting - 85 x 143 x 1 cm Painting - 33.5 x 56.3 x 0.4 inch
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![Painting, Signs of summer, Carla Bosch](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1426098_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Unique (African Allure) 2, Oluwafemi Akanmu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2152370_1_grid.jpg)
Unique (African Allure) 2
Oluwafemi Akanmu
Painting - 81.3 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 32 x 24 x 1 inch
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Onídìrí (Hair Dresser)
Oluwafemi Akanmu
Painting - 91.4 x 55.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 22 x 1 inch
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![Painting, The Happy Family XI, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1024881_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Fulani, The Cow, The Milk, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1024872_1_grid.jpg)
The Fulani, The Cow, The Milk
Angu Walters
Painting - 88 x 73 x 1 cm Painting - 34.6 x 28.7 x 0.4 inch
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![Painting, Sisterhood (We Journey Through Life Together), Taiwo Odejinmi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2188178_1_grid.jpg)
Sisterhood (We Journey Through Life Together)
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
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![Painting, Solace, Taiwo Odejinmi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176835_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sisterhood (The love we share) 3, Taiwo Odejinmi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2142945_1_grid.jpg)
Sisterhood (The love we share) 3
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
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![Painting, Comfortable Within, Eyitayo Alagbe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2007258_1_grid.jpg)
Comfortable Within
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1 inch
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![Painting, Atoke's Resolute, Eyitayo Alagbe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1987212_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Unflappable 2, Obeka Simon](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1968537_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, I'm Alright, Just Here, Obeka Simon](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1968492_1_grid.jpg)
I'm Alright, Just Here
Obeka Simon
Painting - 106.7 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 42 x 40 x 1 inch
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![Painting, Sunflower teaches us so much about love, Eyitayo Alagbe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1930929_1_grid.jpg)
Sunflower teaches us so much about love
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch
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![Painting, Great expectation IV, Betty Acquah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1436655_1_grid.jpg)
Great expectation IV
Betty Acquah
Painting - 152.4 x 50.8 x 10.2 cm Painting - 60 x 20 x 4 inch
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![Painting, Les Femmes Peulhs vers la Fête Nuptiale, Ibrahima Barry](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2086359_1_grid.jpg)
Les Femmes Peulhs vers la Fête Nuptiale
Ibrahima Barry
Painting - 100 x 74 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 29.1 x 1.2 inch
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![Painting, Jeune fille guinéenne, Ibrahima Barry](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1955607_1_grid.jpg)
Jeune fille guinéenne
Ibrahima Barry
Painting - 85 x 85 x 3 cm Painting - 33.5 x 33.5 x 1.2 inch
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![Painting, Knowledge is Power V, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1024887_1_grid.jpg)
Knowledge is Power V
Angu Walters
Painting - 100 x 120 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 0.4 inch
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![Painting, Bush Market II, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1024869_1_grid.jpg)
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The Drummer and the Flutist II
Angu Walters
Painting - 70 x 53 x 1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 20.9 x 0.4 inch
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Life as a Roller-coaster
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1 inch
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African Painting for Sale
In the past, African art has often taken the form of statues, bas-reliefs and objects, contemporary African painting is very diverse. Closely linked to symbolism, African painting stands out because of the frequent use of very pronounced lines and perfect symmetry. Body painting is also common in African countries, but the continent is also home to wooden objects from the 10th century and bronze statues dating from the 14th century.
Today, many African works of art belong to private collectors. The importance of African artwork, which is often anonymous, is underestimated in France. However, knowledge was passed down in a very similar way to the European process: through workshops. Although workshops were perhaps more often based on familial ties in Africa than in Europe. The name of the studio is often more well-known than that of the artist. Although works of art aren't necessarily signed, artists can leave their own distinct mark on them.
Many historical works were created within the context of the ritual and religion and often the objects created would have been seen as sacred. Their primary purpose was not commercial nor aesthetic.
Contemporary art has evolved considerably in Africa, especially in countries such as South Africa, where many a number of cultural institutions and galleries have sprung up. Contemporary African paintings, often tinged with humor, can act as summaries for the problems present on the African continent, from colonization to the social and economic instability of certain countries, but they can also depict Africa as exceptional, colorful and joyful where each country has a strong and distinct culture.
Little by little, African art is regaining its place on the world art scene and collections of contemporary African art are attracting more and more attention from experts and art lovers. Some African artists to know, such as Barthelemy Toguo, Hassan Hajjaj or Chéri Samba are raising prices in fairs.
Explore the best of the African contemporary scene thanks to the selection of Artsper experts by browsing the works of Paul Akiiki, Kim Bennani, Soly Cissé, Rafiy Okefolahan, Enfant Précoce or Angu Walters.
African paintings often feature themes and motifs such as spirituality, community, nature, and daily life. These themes are often depicted through the use of vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and symbolic imagery. Many African artists also incorporate traditional cultural elements, such as masks and tribal symbols, into their work.
African painting has evolved over time, with traditional styles giving way to more contemporary techniques. Notable artists in the genre include El Anatsui, William Kentridge, and Chéri Samba. These artists have helped to shape the African art scene and bring it to a global audience.
African painting often uses natural materials such as mud, clay, and plant-based pigments, while Western painting relies on synthetic materials. African artists also tend to focus on storytelling and symbolism, whereas Western art emphasizes realism and individual expression. These differences reflect cultural and historical influences on artistic traditions.