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EmpoweringAfrican Creativity

Supporting the artists, ideas and cultural expressions shaping a more expansive African future.

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Who we are

Building a living ecosystem for African creativity.

1952 Africa is an art foundation committed to the growth of African art — providing artists with the tools, resources and room to build flourishing, respected and globally recognised careers.

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Art is not a category. It is a way forward.

Programmes

Artist-centred initiatives designed to create room for experimentation, learning and meaningful exchange.

Artists

Meet the emerging and established voices shaping a bold, expansive picture of African creativity.

Exhibitions

Discover exhibitions, ideas and artworks that connect contemporary practice to wider cultural conversations.

The Chizi Wigwe Prize

Looking towards Africa in 2100.

A $15,000 award for an exceptional artist whose work embodies the spirit of African Futurism — created with the HOW Foundation to support ambitious, future-facing practice.

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Father Nature by Jane Ugah
Father Nature — Jane UgahAfrican Futurism
Ezim Julia Egbuagu-Ugwu
Ezim Julia Egbuagu-Ugwu · b. 1952
The spirit behind 1952

A space for art, culture and the people.

This foundation is dedicated to the loving memory of Ezim Julia Egbuagu-Ugwu, born July 1, 1952 in Ngwo, Enugu State, Nigeria. A lover of the people.

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Help the next generation of African artists thrive.

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