Africa Basel

Africa Basel Conversations

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The official video podcast of Africa Basel. Join artists, curators, writers and cultural thinkers in panel discussions and one-to-one conversations exploring contemporary African and diasporic art. Recorded at the fair and beyond, each episode offers fresh perspectives on the ideas shaping today’s art world. New episodes drop during the fair and throughout the year. Subscribe to stay connected.

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Globalisto: Unifying the Seen and the Unseen 06.12.2025 57:50

Rooted in his curatorial vision Globalisto , South African artist, musician, and theorist Ntshepe Tsekere Bopape (Mo Laudi) hosts this compelling conversation with participating artists of Africa Basel and Ibrahim Mohama. Globalisto offers both a poetic and political response to Western-centred frameworks—championing decolonial thinking, multiplicity of voices, and global dialogue through artistic...

Beyond the Canon: Diaspora, Creativity, and Cultural Power 21.10.2025 59:27

A new generation of creatives of African descent is reshaping Switzerland’s cultural landscape—challenging conventions through bold aesthetics, critical inquiry, and fresh perspectives rooted in diasporic experience. In this dynamic episode of Africa Basel Conversations , moderator Keabetswe Boccomino of Afrinova brings together voices from across the African diaspora in Switzerland and Europe. Wo...

Preserving Cultural Legacy: Sustaining African Art Collections Across Generations 20.10.2025 50:59

As Africa’s cultural renaissance gains strength, the question of legacy becomes ever more pressing. How can families, private collectors, and institutions ensure that African art collections are not only preserved, but remain a source of inspiration, learning, and empowerment for generations to come? In this thought-provoking episode of Africa Basel Conversations , our distinguished panel explores...