ArtWeb Africa is an independent digital arts and culture publication dedicated to documenting, celebrating and critically engaging with contemporary African, with contemporary Zimbabwean art as our main point of depature.
We believe that African art deserves to be seen, discussed, documented and understood through perspectives that reflect the continent's diverse histories, creative energies and cultural identities. Through original journalism, artist profiles, exhibition reviews, interviews, critical essays and art market insights, ArtWeb Africa provides a platform for the people, institutions and ideas shaping African visual culture. From emerging artists and independent art spaces to established museums, international exhibitions and influential collectors, we tell the stories that matter.
Our editorial approach extends beyond reporting on exhibitions and artistic achievements. We explore the historical, social, political and economic forces influencing artistic production across Africa and its diaspora, while preserving important moments in African art history for future generations.
Through initiatives such as the ArtWeb Power 100, we recognise the individuals whose creativity, leadership and influence are contributing to the growth and international visibility of African art.
We see African art not simply as a growing segment of the global art market, but as an essential voice in shaping contemporary culture, challenging established narratives and imagining new futures.
Our mission is simple: to inform, inspire, document and connect the African art world.
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We welcome submissions and editorial pitches from emerging and established writers, art critics, journalists, researchers and cultural commentators passionate about African art and visual culture. We're particularly interested in original articles, artist profiles, exhibition reviews, interviews, critical essays, historical research and thought-provoking perspectives on contemporary African art and its diaspora.
Whether you're an experienced writer or an emerging voice with a compelling story, we encourage you to contribute to the conversation.
