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LATEST NEWS

April 8th 2012 - Grab one of the new arrivals before they sell out. These really are superior quality!

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Enjoy FREE UK delivery on all paintings. Rest of World will only pay the delivery charge we pay!

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October 16th 2011 - As promised see new arrivals section for latest stock. These are exceptional paintings and priced very reasonably!

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October 4th 2011 - New Tinga Tinga on the way, thanks to artist Hapela and TACS for their help!

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September 9th 2011 - 50% off selected paintings. See special offers tab!

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September 3rd 2011 - The sale has now ended but why not make us an offer on any painting. We will not refuse any reasonable offer!

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August 17th 2011 - Hurry while sale lasts. African Art at great prices!

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June 28th 2011 - Summer Sale now on. 20% off selected paintings, grab these bargains fast as the offer ends 31st August!

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June 27th 2011 - More paintings on their way!!

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Explore African Art
27 Old Gloucester Street
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WC1N 3AX

About Us

Explore African Art was formed so that you as a customer can share alongside us the joy of having African art on your wall. Explore African Art sources and sells high quality traditional and contemporary art for you to enjoy. The pictures are original one off pieces which have been hand painted to a high standard. The majority of our art is oil painted on canvas. Purchases made through this website are helping local artists to sustain themselves economically and to make a difference in their lives.

Our paintings are split into three categories - Tinga Tinga, Masai and Contemporary African Art and below you can read a little about each.

Tinga Tinga

Tinga Tinga was created as an art form by Edward Said Tinga Tinga and introduced in the early 1960’s in the south of Tanzania. This style of art is painted mainly using bicycle paint and uses vibrant colours to depict the animals of Africa. This type of art has become very popular world wide for its vibrant depictions of animals.

Masai Art

The majority of our Masai art is painted using a technique called blade painting. Here the artists use oil paints and a small blade to create magnificent designs. Have a look for yourself I’m sure you will find a few that you like if not all of them!

The paintings in the Masai category depict the Masai tribe who mainly reside near the game parks in East Africa. The Inkajijik (houses/huts) are usually star or loaf shaped made with mud, sticks, grass and cow dung and are usually made by women within the tribe. Many of our pictures depict the Masai tribe and culture through the use of vibrant colours and creative thinking.

Contemporary African Art

The Contemporary category features paintings again on canvas but this time using water based colours. They have a much softer feel to the oil paintings but in the right place will provide huge impact.

If you have any questions email us at info@exploreafricanart.com and we will reply promptly.

Our Paintings

All of our paintings are painted by hand. For this reason we must make you aware from time to time there may be slight imperfections on the actual painting. These are not painted by machines where you can get perfectly straight lines and a blemish free design. In our opinion a hand painted design is far superior and also gives a authentic feel which can not be replicated. Our paintings come without frames so that you are able to choose your own frame or even make it yourself!