African Artists: From 1882 to Now

A groundbreaking survey of African art, this book features the work of more than 300 artists born or based in Africa with commentary on their contributions to painting, sculpture, photography, and more. Created in collaboration with a global advisory board, African Artists: From 1882 to Now (Phaidon) represents the most substantial appraisal of contemporary African art currently available.

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The January 2026 cover of PAW, featuring a man and a woman and the headline "Empower Couple."
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January 2026

Giving big with Kwanza Jones ’93 and José E. Feliciano ’94; Elizabeth Tsurkov freed; small town wonderers.