Contemporary African art conquering the continent
(Artdaily.org)

Contemporary African art has long been beloved by collectors in Europe and North America. But now, such works are enjoying a renaissance among experts and the public on the continent itself. The opening of the largest museum of African contemporary art in the world in Cape Town on Friday is seen as a game-changer for the continent`s arts scene. `Anything that is high profile and promotes really excellent contemporary African art is a really good idea and we`ll all benefit from it,` said Danda Jaroljmek, director of Nairobi`s Circle Art gallery and founder of Art Auction East Africa. `It can only help all of us in what we`re doing.` Set in a 6,000 square metre former grain silo converted to premium gallery space at a cost of 31 million euros ($37 million), the Museum of Contemporary Art Africa`s (MoCAA) collection will offer visitors a glimpse of hundreds of African pieces. The museum`s opening also heralds the arrival of a much-