For its 9th edition, AKAA continues to highlight the conversations Africa has with the Americas and the Caribbean, particularly by spotlighting the ultramarine scene. Through its successes, AKAA becomes one of the not-to-be-missed events during the Paris Art Week of the fall. Dedicated to artistic scenes from Africa and its diasporas, AKAA is an invitation to discover artists who claim a link in their practice to the African continent. A contemporary look at these artistic scenes that goes beyond geographical borders, open to to dialogue, discovery and wonder without clichés or preconceptions.
AKAA is delighted to announce the participation of numerous international galleries, with returning exhibitors such as Galerie Primo Marella from Italy, This is Not a White Cube from Angola/Portugal, Perve Galeria from Portugal, Band of Vices from the USA, and 193 Gallery from France. We are also thrilled to announce new participants, including Galerie Christophe Person from France, Maison Gaston from Guadeloupe, Artistic Rezo Caraïbes from Martinique, Olivier Waltman from France, Amaska Gallery from Uganda, and The African Art Hub from the UK, to name a few.
This year, AKAA continues to highlight the conversations between Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean, with a particular focus on the ultramarine scene. Numerous galleries and artists will amplify the voices of these vibrant artistic communities from French overseas territories.
AKAA proudly announces the appointment of Benjamin Hélion as Associate Director. With his extensive experience in entrepreneurship, communication, and event management, Benjamin has been providing strategic advice to AKAA for many years. In 2024, he will take on a more active role alongside Victoria Mann in the production of the event.
Benjamin Hélion is also the co-founder of the communication agency Sisso, the event agency Artvizor, the Urban Artfair, and the H-gallery on Rue Chapon. He is a partner at the publishing house JBE Books and the author of two artist biographies, including that of his grandmother Pegeen Vail Guggenheim. He is also the president of APOJHÉ, the association for the promotion of the work of Jean Hélion, which includes the descendants of the artist.
I am very happy to have been associated with the AKAA fair for several years and to now play a more operational role. It is a mustattend event on the contemporary art scene. The contemporary African art market has already proven itself, and there are still many artists to discover. Despite the current complex market conditions, the AKAA team has shown resourcefulness and creativity. This is a real opportunity. In addition to numerous new galleries, we have provided space for new curations and emerging artists.
Benjamin Hélion
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