How is the global art market influencing the production and distribution of African art, and what impact does this have on local artists and cultural preservation?
What role do symbolism and storytelling play in African textiles, and how do specific patterns or colors convey particular messages or cultural narratives?
How have various colonial and post-colonial experiences across the African continent shaped the development and perception of African art both locally and globally?
In what ways do African art forms, such as masks and sculptures, serve a functional role in the social, spiritual, and political aspects of African communities?
How do contemporary African artists use their work to address social, political, and environmental issues, and who are some notable artists in this regard?
How do different regions within Africa exhibit diversity in their artistic styles and mediums, and what are some examples of these regional differences?