Date of Award
2024
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted Access (SIA Only)
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Art Business
First Advisor
Betsy Thomas
Second Advisor
Agnes Berecz
Abstract
This research explores the market evolution of contemporary African art over the past decade, with a focus on the influential roles played by the 1-54 African Art Fair and well established auction houses. This market survey aims to investigate main catalyst that helps shape the market trends and responds to the existing market dynamics, while also identifying other key tastemakers and examining the future prospects of the African contemporary art market.
Recommended Citation
Wu, Ensui, "Navigating the Currents: An In-Depth Survey on the Dynamics of the African Contemporary Art Market - A Comparative Analysis of 1-54 African Art Fair and Auction Houses as Pioneering Market Leaders" (2024). MA Theses. 180.
https://digitalcommons.sia.edu/stu_theses/180