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Africa Basel 2026 : “Last year was a proof of concept. This year we are building a platform.”says co-founder Benjamin FÜGLISTER
One year after launching Africa Basel, co-founder Ben Füglister returns with a second edition that expands beyond the traditional art fair model. Set in a new venue during Basel Art Week, Africa Basel continues its commitment to showcasing contemporary African art while opening conversations around music, design, archives and alternative models of participation. Speaking with Mayi Arts, Füglister reflects on the lessons learned from the inaugural edition, the challenges facing art fairs today, and why independent cultural platforms matter more than ever.
1-54 New York Confessions : Yann KWETE ‘African contemporary art should not be confined to folklore.’
Kub’Art Gallery makes history at 1-54 New York with a duo show of Congolese photographers. For its debut at 1-54 New York, the Congolese gallery Kub’Art, led by Yann Kwete, made a strong impact by presenting artists Rachel Malaika and Prisca Munkeni. A historic moment that marks Kub’Art’s rise on the international art scene.
1-54 New York Confessions : The Filafriques Experience with Carine Biley & Gavin Goodman
À 1-54 à New York, Filafriques a signé une présentation remarquée, réunissant les œuvres de Gavin Goodman et Ousmane Dia, deux artistes plaçant la femme au cœur de leur création. Carine Biley fondatrice de Filafriques et Gavin Goodman le photographe reviennent sur cette foire d’exception
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