FOR THE LAST couple of decades, there's been an undeniable spike in global attention towards contemporary African art. The popularity of visual expression from the continent has highlighted collectible works by some of the most exciting names from the art world, which in turn, has created inroads into the luxury market.
Older, long-established names such as Ghanaian sculptor El Anatsui hit the auction headlines in 2021 when his work, , went under the hammer for US$1.5 (previously owned by British art collector Robert Devereux), was recently estimated at £600,000 to £800,000 by Christie's London.
