Art is a powerful tool that can be used to change the world. It's a way to express yourself and make others feel good. Art can be used in many ways, but the most important thing is how you use it. Meet our guest, Rufai Zakari, an artist and community leader based in Accra and Bawku in Ghana who explores consumerism, environmental pollution, labor, trade and the perils of industrialization, and contemporary Ghanaian society. Rufai is also the founder of Rujab eco Art Foundation, which focuses on improving the nature of our environment by providing good environmental education and fostering crea ..read more

Art is a very powerful medium to create awareness and promote environmental conservation. Artists have used their creativity to make people aware of the environment and its importance. With their help, people can understand the cause of global warming, deforestation, wildlife extinction, and many other issues related to nature. Ghizlane Sahli, our guest for today, explains what can be done with art to raise more awareness about environmental conservation.  Ghizlane is an award-winning and world-renown Morrocan artist. In 2012, Sahli co-founded the Zbel Manifesto collective that dedicates ..read more

Arts is not a priority in most African countries, and most art institutions are funded by foreign donors, which means they don't have the freedom to represent local artists. Consequently, taking your pieces of work to the world could be difficult without the needed support. But despite the obvious challenge, some great minds and talents are sailing through the storm with amazing pieces!  Moffat Takadiwa, our guest for today, explains how he grew his audience from Zimbabwe to the world. Moffat is a leading figure within the post-independence generation of contemporary artists in Zimbabwe ..read more

In  this episode, Ashley Scott opens up on how art has played a great role in her self-development and how she uses it to tell the story of her history and culture.  Creating a sculpture is quite different from other forms of art. It involves using various tools, materials, and techniques to make the final piece. The process can be long and arduous, but it has its rewards if done well. Ashley Scott, our guest for today,  explains the process of creating a sculpture in detail. She is an American sculpture artist living and working in Berlin. The basis of her work is her own deve ..read more

How does one transition from being a teacher to being a curator for contemporary art? It calls for a lot of dedication, determination, and great self-will. Fadzai Veronica Muchemwa is living proof that it is possible. She has grown her career as a curator to the level of the Deputy director and curator of contemporary art at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. Her most recent projects include curating the Zimbabwe Pavilion at the the 59th La Biennale di Venezia in 2022. The big question remains, how has Fadzai managed to build such a great career and rise the ranks? In this episode she will shar ..read more

In the very first episode of „The Frame“, Sandra Ndachengedzwa talks to patron of the arts and collector Serge Tiroche about his journey from the financial industry for a decade, back to finding his passion in art, and how he balances investment and passion.  Besides, he dives deep into why Contemporary African art is gaining momentum and how he tries to keep a clear eye for what’s really good. In addition he discusses how Africa First was founded when the African art market was in its emerging stages and gives some insight into its strong social agenda to promote art from Africa and its ..read more

Season 1 of The Frame - Conversations with Ayanda Fine Art, will focus on the movers and shapers from Africa and its Diaspora that are disrupting the art market.  The guests will talk about the inspiration behind their art, their collections, and reflect on the catalysts that have had an impact on them.  For more information on The Frame - Conversations with Ayanda Fine Art just visit: www.ayandafineart.com IG: @the.framepodcast IG: @ayandafineart Theme music by lizzmiri ..read more