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Using talent to transform economy and people lives Founded in 2021, by an Angolan couple, both art lovers, the Afrikanizm Art was born.

Afrikanizm Art is an online promotion and sale platform for African artists whose mission is to create opportunities and give visibility to African artists. Our aim is to disseminate not only the works of our artists, but also to develop and guide their careers.

28/05/2026

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In today’s Behind the Canvas, Azeez invites us into the streets he never stopped studying.

The Artist travels across Nigeria with one intention: to understand people — how they live, what shapes them, how their environment leaves its mark.

That research becomes paint.

Working with acrylic, oil, and gesso, he builds surfaces that feel like the city itself — layered, textured, worn. His figures emerge from fragmented lines and crumbling backgrounds, never fully resolved. Always in motion.

“I travel around Nigeria so that I can study the people, their environment and how it affects them. In this way I use the experiences I have gained in my work.”

Coexistence. Identity. Resilience. Not as themes — as textures you can almost touch.

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26/05/2026

| The textile is the text.

In African visual cultures, history, spirituality, and social contracts were never merely written down—they were woven, dyed, stamped, and worn.

From the linguistic geometry of Ghanaian Kente to the non-verbal archives of Malian Bogolanfini, textiles have long functioned as active, readable state documents and personal declarations.

Today, contemporary masters are reactivating this tactile database, transforming ancestral heritage into powerful acts of modern resistance.

Swipe through to explore how weaving traditions code knowledge and power across the continent.

Read the full article on our website. Link in bio

25/05/2026

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In this art piece environmental consciousness confronts the raw poetry of human rest.

Abimbola masterfully juxtaposes the heavy, synthetic mass of discarded plastic with the vulnerability of the sleeping figures reclined upon them.

The image functions as a powerful critique of global consumerism, turning a site of ecological crisis into an intimate canvas of contemporary survival and labor.

Through a sophisticated use of warm, natural light, the artist elevates the mundane reality of waste collection into an authoritative commentary on economic resilience.

The figures become part of the landscape, prompting a profound symbolic dialogue about the environments we inherit, inhabit, and transform.

An elegant and arresting observation of modern life that lingers long after the first glance.

Discover more of the artist’s work on our platform. Link in bio

21/05/2026

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He doesn’t paint spectacle. He paints the moment just before and just after.

In today’s Behind The Canvas, Falope invites us into a visual language of realism with impressionist undertones—precise enough to render dignity, loose enough to let feeling through.

His subjects are familiar: markets, labour, trade, bodies in motion.
The mundane rhythms of contemporary Nigerian life become a record of culture, identity, and a society in constant negotiation with itself.

“My works pay homage to transcendental culture and the personalities engaged in buying and selling as it evolves.”

Abiodun is a name to follow—Top 10 at Nike Art Gallery’s Best Art of the Year, exhibited at Thought Pyramid and Mydrim Gallery, Lagos.

This is realism as an act of witness.

Explore more of his work on our plataform. Link in bio

19/05/2026

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Bridging Luanda and Madrid, Balanga is a force in contemporary African art. Her practice is a fluid journey through performance, installation, and photography—exploring the deep intersections of memory and spirituality.

A Prince Claus Seed Award winner (2022) and an alumna of the University of Luanda, Yola is currently furthering her research at the Complutense University of Madrid. Her work has already left its mark across South Africa, Spain, Nigeria, and Brussels.

We are proud to feature her perspective at Afrikanizm Art, where art meets transdisciplinary excellence.

Discover the collection and the soul behind the performance. Link in Bio

14/05/2026

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This week, we go behind the scenes of a landmark collaboration between Afrikanizm and the Bank of Oman for their new presence in Angola.

The selection process was rigorous, with our CEO seeking a voice that could translate institutional prestige into a contemporary African visual language.
Joana Taya emerged as the definitive choice, bringing a sophisticated fusion of geometric precision and cultural narrative to the project.

In this exclusive interview, Taya reveals the evolution of the commission—from the raw energy of initial sketches to the final, curated color palette.

Her process involved deep research into local references, ensuring the artwork serves as a bridge between the Bank’s global presence and Angola’s vibrant spirit.
Witness the transformation of a corporate space into a site of cultural dialogue through the lens of one of our most compelling artists.

Explore the story behind the canvas.

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13/05/2026

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The project for African Bank of Oman has officially opened its doors in Angola, and tomorrow, we reveal the soul behind the walls.

Join us for a conversation with artist as she breaks down the creative journey and the inspiration behind her commission for the bank.

Discover how art is redefining corporate excellence.

12/05/2026

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Born in Quelimane and based in Maputo, Yassmin is a formidable voice in contemporary photography, weaving over thirteen years of practice across Mozambique, Portugal, and Brazil.

Her work serves as a sophisticated investigation into memory and identity, earning prestigious recognition including the Cap Prize 2023 and a place among the 100 Most Influential Black Figures in Portugal.

From the halls of Photo London to the streets of New York, Forte’s lens captures the nuanced layers of the Afro-diasporic experience with an authoritative and culturally aware eye.

By blending documentary realism with poetic narrative, she transforms personal histories into a collective visual dialogue that resonates on a global stage.

Recently shortlisted for the 2025 Images Vevey Book Award, Forte continues to redefine the boundaries of visual storytelling.

Explore more about her work on our plataform. Link in Bio

11/05/2026

This week Afrikanizm presents Cape Town-based digital painter , whose practice elevates the digital stylus to the precision of a traditional brush.

Jooste utilizes a hand-drawn digital technique to layer magic realism over the grit of South African urban life.

His work is defined by the meticulous construction of textures, merging high-fashion aesthetics with iconic cultural branding.

This digital mastery transforms cultural symbols into vibrant, high-fidelity portraits of human connection.

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05/05/2026

| Didier Binyungu

A master of visual storytelling, Didier Binyungu is a Congolese artist whose practice bridges the gap between drawing, painting, and conceptual art.

Passionate about the line since childhood, his work has evolved into a sophisticated exploration of the human condition and cultural identity.

From winning the Grand Prix de Dessin to representing the DRC on global stages, Binyungu’s journey is one of relentless creative evolution.

His canvases serve as a dialogue between graphic precision and the raw, emotive power of African contemporary life.

A key figure in artistic collectives, he continues to shape the narrative of Central African art through a lens of transformation.

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