Archives Tag: African art
Nigerian Startup Artyrama Is Creating An Online Market for African Art
April 19, 2022
What chance is there of a little known African artist having his works showcased and sold at world’s biggest art exhibitions and auctions? Here’s a sympathetic answer: slim. And that’s because the art market is heavily skewed in favour of a relatively small number of ‘big name’ painters and sculptors, who take most of the … Continue reading Nigerian Startup Artyrama Is Creating An Online Market for African Art
Contribution of Tourism to Artisan Businesses in Africa
April 19, 2022
The growth of the tourism industry the world over and particularly in Africa has been overwhelming. May feel like cliché, yet — and this is the nub – the industry is one of the primary drivers of the economic as well as social development in Africa. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), 60% of … Continue reading Contribution of Tourism to Artisan Businesses in Africa