Sotheby`s unveils its inaugural Sale of Modern and Contemporary African Art
(Artdaily.org)

Hannah O’Leary, Sotheby’s Head of Modern and Contemporary African Art: “The marketplace for modern and contemporary art from Africa has transformed dramatically over the past decade, but despite this long-overdue correction, there’s still a considerable way to go towards addressing the underrepresentation of African artists, who account for just 0.01% of the international art market. In recent years, I’ve seen an exponential increase in market demand from collectors in Africa and the African diaspora, as well as international art collectors and influencers who are embracing art from Africa as exciting, innovative and relevant. Sotheby’s item to the market is in direct response to its current strength and its even greater potential over the coming years. In our sale, you’ll find works by the giants of Modern and Contemporary African Art, who’ve established auction prices over