Deri Jenkins asked: South African Art, Its Masters And The Politics Of Social ChangeSouth African art, its masters, world renowned paintings and grass roots artists alike have all been shaped to some extent by the politics of social change over the past century. Artistic practice in much of South Africa has been affected by official policies of racial segregation, wars, economic and political migration, and an infinite number of marginal influences that combine to form the creative identity of the artist and their choice of subject. In the early years of British colonial rule great masters such Read more...

Maigida Africanarts asked: African art is showing up in more home decorating plans than ever before - partly because of a renewal of internet in African American culture, and partly because of an internet in something more vibrant than traditional modern art. African art comes alive when you place it in your home, adding an image that is both bold and luminous. If you need more reasons to decorate with African art, here are four that seem to stand out.For one, you can make a statement with African art. It’s still considered to be a fresh artistic style that doesn’t become dated or old after Read more...