AKAA Art Fair returns to Paris this weekend

The contemporary African art fair returns for its 7th edition

Since its launch in 2016, AKAA, Also Known As Africa, has established itself as the leading fair dedicated to artists from Africa and its diaspora in France. 

This year's 7th edition is set to be bigger and better with 38 international galleries, with a cutting-edge selection of artists, at the Carreau du Temple in the heart of Paris. 

Image: Victor Olaoyé © Galerie Chauvy, courtesy of AKAA

AKAA is pleased to announce the return of exhibitors such as Anne de Villepoix Gallery, France, October Gallery, UK, Claes Contemporary & Modern, Belgium or Gallery Véronique Rieffel, Ivory Coast, but also the new participation of many such as The Melrose Gallery, South Africa, Deepest Darkest, South Africa, Karim Francis Contemporary Art Gallery, Egypt, AKKA Project, UAE/Italy, Galerie Françoise Livinec, France, Kalashnikovv GalleryGallery, South Africa, Walls House of Art, Ivory Coast, Soview Gallery, Ghana and Foreign Agent, Switzerland, to name a few. 

Image: Morgan Mahape © Galerie Carole Kvasnevski. Courtesy of AKAA

Image: Justin Dingwall © ARTCO Gallery, courtesy of AKAA

Over the years, AKAA has remained true to its original vision, 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 dialogue, discovery and wonder without clichés or preconceptions. Thus, to accompany the artistic projects of its exhibitors, AKAA has created Les Rencontres, a cultural platform within the fair where artists, curators, thinkers, art professionals and visitors may express themselves and debate publicly. 

With a rich program of conferences, screenings, performances and readings, Les Rencontres AKAA invites each and everyone to reflect on current artistic issues and the art market in Africa. This year, Armelle Dakouo, Artistic Director, presents a cultural program that will explore themes inspired by the movement in art.

This year's event is to be held in conjunction with a rich and dynamic cultural week in Paris,  with a number of art events happening in the city this weekend including the inaugural Art Basel Paris. 

Le Carreau du temple 2 Rue Perrée, 75003 Paris, 20 October - 23 October 2022, General Admission: 16 EUR