Benin Republic Harnesses Cultural Resources for Economic Growth

The Republic of Benin is leveraging culture to drive economic growth, with plans to build four new museums and a cultural quarter in its largest city, Cotonou. The focus is

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Last-minute bankruptcy filing halts auction of 1,400 African art pieces

A planned sale of a mysterious collection of around 1,400 African art pieces in Houston was called off after the owner filed for bankruptcy. The owner, Sam Njunuri, needed to

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Navigating Economic Challenges: African Art Market in Turbulence

A recent report from the London-based art market research firm ArtTactic has revealed that global auction sales for Modern and contemporary African art contracted by 8.4% in 2023. This is

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New Palace Home in Ghana for Looted Asante Treasures

Strutting peacocks welcome guests outside the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi, Ghana, where Asante royal treasures from top UK museums are now on display. The palace, built in 1925 as

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