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Artyrama, Online African Art Gallery Debuts

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The Nigerian arts market just got a boost with the launch of Artyrama, an online African art gallery that specialise­s in sales of contempora­ry African art including paintings, photograph­s, sculptures and mixed media that document African’ rich culture.

The new platform provides arts enthusiast­s global access to a variety of African art, leveraging cutting-edge technology to provide a seamless and carefully curated online experience.

Speaking on the innovation, General Manager of the company, Sola Masha, stated that the new platform aimed to introduce art to people who had never experience­d or acquired art from Africa as well as people who had interest in African art but did not have a user-friendly platform from where to experience it. He said that the new developmen­t arose from the need to divert attention to modern art. “Technology played a huge role, it has provided artists with new tools for expression, and is a fundamenta­l force in both the developmen­t and evolution of art. Modern ways in which art is created, produced, distribute­d, and marketed have shifted as a direct reaction of the world’s transition to a socially-connected, digital society. Glaringly lacking in a time where technology has become second nature, and everyone is armed with a smartphone, is where to buy authentic Nigerian art online.

“We are passionate about African art and are committed to giving these works a global stage, promoting the developmen­t of art and culture in Africa; but more importantl­y, showcasing the amazing talent that exists on the continent. Artyrama intends to capitalise on its pioneer status to become the number one gateway for African art online.”

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