Africa Centrum displays African art across 11 Russian cities

Africa Centrum, an African non-profit organization, displayed digital art from nearly 30 artists across 18 African countries in 11 Russian cities.

The project, titled Africa Art, featured works on media façades and digital screens to coincide with the third Russia, Africa Summit and the Russia, Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum. The initiative aimed to increase the visibility of contemporary African art and foster connections between African and Russian cultural professionals.

The selected artworks explored themes such as urban life, identity, and cultural memory. Igo Diarra from Mali and Daria Vanyukova from the State Museum of Oriental Art in Russia chose the pieces for the exhibition. In Moscow, several artists and cultural figures met at the State Museum of Oriental Art and the ZILART Museum to discuss future cooperation.

During these meetings, Congolese photographer Baudouin Mouanda discussed potential projects for his ClassPoCulture cultural centre in Brazzaville, while Malian artist Daou Bakary Emmanuel expressed interest in building ties with Russian artists. Africa Centrum and the Roscongress Foundation signed a cooperation agreement on 29 October 2026 to develop cultural and educational projects. The two organizations began their partnership in 2023 with the Stars of Africa festival. Moving forward, the organization plans to work with Russian photographers and visual artists.

They are considering joint exhibitions in Brazzaville and St. Petersburg to share the work of participants with new audiences in both regions.