Across the globe, new art traditions have responded to the radical changes of the 20th century.
1945 - present
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Battle of Adwa
This painting depicts the moment when the Ethiopian army defeated Italian aggressors, defending itself against colonization
Fahrelnissa Zeid – ‘She Was the East and the West’
Turkish Princess and artist Fahrelnissa Zeid is best known for her large-scale abstract compositions blending Byzantine, Islamic and Western influences.
Ibrahim El-Salahi, The Inevitable
Often considered El-Salahi's masterpiece, 'The Inevitable' was first conceived by the artist during his wrongful imprisonment.
Ibrahim El-Salahi , Reborn Sounds of Childhood Dreams 1 studio visit
Artist Ibrahim El-Salahi discusses his work 'Reborn Sounds of Childhood Dreams 1' 1962-3, a large-scale oil painting acquired by Tate.
Seydou Keïta, Untitled (Seated Woman with Chevron Print Dress)
Studio photography produced mementos for the growing middle class: Keïta’s Bamako studio was abuzz with clients.
Skunder Boghossian, Night Flight of Dread and Delight
Boghossian’s exposure to Pan-Africanist networks in Paris helped him to develop the concept of his painting Night Flight of Dread and Delight.
Ibrahim El-Salahi, Reborn Sounds of Childhood Dreams
How would you paint a picture of something that’s not quite representable… like the sound of voices chanting, a spiritual vision, a childhood memory, or a dream that you can’t remember?
Uche Okeke
Okeke learned uli, an Igbo female painting tradition, from his mother, and infused it with a modern sensibility.
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