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"The darkest thing about Africa has always been our
ignorance of it"
George H. T. Kimble, from the book
Inside Africa
Inside African Art - Online Home of Original African Paintings - for
over 11 years! |
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11+ Years
on the Internet! |
2,950+
Paintings Sold! |
80+ Artists Represented,
and Growing! |
No Fixed
Prices! |
Fantastic new paintings from
Martin Bulinya
They are large, on canvas, and priced to sell! |
Just added:
The most beautiful TingaTinga
paintings you have ever seen!
TingaTinga Page 5!
Just added:
TingaTinga Page 6! |
New artist
Paul Kihiu - His batiks are
incredibly detailed and unique! |
First (of many)
Kenya-trip addition!
Seven new paintings from
Joseph Masila
- we haven't had Masila paintings in over four years! |
New paintings by
Wycliffe Ndwiga |
Ng'ang'a
Ndeveni - new paintings
and more coming! |
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Worldwide economic upheaval: Everyone is
suffering!
Artists are
desperate
Inside African Art understands that times are tough for all and disposable
income is a rare commodity. It is for this reason that we are discounting
the paintings on this website to strengthen our position as offering the
best selection and the best prices for original African paintings on the
internet. And remember: NO FIXED PRICES!
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Second (of many) Kenya-trip additions!
NEW
paintings by
Njuguna |
After more than five years -
New paintings from
Joel Ngoko |
New paintings by
Simon
Muriithi! |
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Inside African Art
is a project run by three people, Todd Schaffer and his wife Liz, as well as
Liz's sister Sarah. All of us travel to and from Kenya to the US, shuttling
paintings and trying to stay afloat. We have one thing in mind: The
promotion and exposure of contemporary original fine arts by African
artists. (cont...) |
Five New
paintings
by
Ole
Kolii Paul |
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Latest Addition:
More New paintings by
Jane
Wanjeri |
South Africa
Blue
Rhino Maps are IN STOCK!
NEW!
You've played Monopoly - Now you can play the
Blue Rhino
Kumiliki Board Game!
NEW! |
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NEW! Serene acrylic/watercolor
ocean scenes by
Robert Aswani |
Incredible paintings by
Shake Makelele! |
Creative and surreal -
Daniel Kinyanjui |
 NEW
TingaTinga Paintings are here!
TingaTinga Page 5
Just added:
TingaTinga Page 6! |
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Contemporary African paintings
are less well known than African artifacts and traditional crafts, and
there is little exposure and availability of this type of artwork either
in galleries or on the internet. Yes, there are plenty of mass-produced
artworks, African crafts, and Afri-kitch available, but finding an original
African painting at a reasonable price is next to impossible - and it shouldn't be!
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Mitau
- Lamu Doors! |
David
Michuki - Wildlife master! |
Eric
Tournaire from Morocco! |
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Joseph Thiongo -
Cheetah |
Raham Shangala - Melting Sky |
Who's going to buy
the last
John Mainga? |
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Martin
Bulinya--Pages 1,2 & 3!
And now
Page 4! |
Moses
Wanyuki |
Patrick Kinuthia - More paintings recently added! |
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... There is an
abundance of incredibly talented artists in Africa who need a forum to promote
their paintings and to show the world what they have to offer. Presently we are
showcasing the artists of East Africa - primarily those of Kenya.
The majority of the paintings displayed
in the website have been purchased either directly from the artists
themselves with whom we have formed personal relationships, or through
various galleries in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya - and are now in
the U.S.A. for quick delivery. |
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It's our goal to keep the website fluid, topical, and on the pulse of the
contemporary original African paintings scene. As well, I want to ensure that
the artists themselves are reaping the
benefits of world-wide exposure and promotion. We have instant
access to nearly all of the artists in Kenya allowing us to keep refreshing the website with
new paintings! |
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You buy paintings and the artists benefit - that's the idea of
the website! |
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ALERT!!
At
Inside African Art there are NO FIXED PRICES!
We have opened all paintings on
this web site to offers and negotiation -
Just like it's done in Africa!
*** If you see a painting that you like, make a
reasonable offer! ***
Seriously, no reasonable offer will be
refused!
You can always e-mail us at:
todd@insideafricanart.com,
or call us anytime* at: 407-678-6300
*USA - Mind the
time zone!
To learn more, see the
FAQ page! |
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September 2010 |
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6 Sept '10 |
Kimbo! I have just come on
more crazy Kimbo batiks. Hawking in Westlands, outside of Nairobi, Kenya,
for 40 years - he's the Dean of Hawkers in Africa - and more of his batiks
will be posted this week (if it would just stop raining I could photograph
them!). |
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5 Aug '10 |
More fabulous
NEW
Jane
Wanjeri paintings have just been added! Her realistic Maasai Manyatta
scenes and dynamic wildlife paintings are in a class of their own. One of
only a few female artists on the website - she's a real talent! |
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4 Aug '10 |
In a rare departure for
this website, and not in eleven years have I taken such a diversion, but
we are now stocking the
Blue Rhino Kumiliki Board Game. You've played Monopoly - now you've
got to play Kumiliki! |
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1 Aug '10 |
Finally, we have
South Africa Blue Rhino maps in stock! Also, have you ever heard of
the Kumiliki Board Game? It's the Kenyan version of Monopoly - in stock
and coming soon! |
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1 July '10 |
In addition to the New
TingaTinga Page 5, I have just added yet another
TingaTinga page - Page 6! These paintings are really the cream of the
crop - many painted by the same artists who have contributed to the UK
Children's television show Tingatinga Tales! |
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30 June '10 |
Have you seen the
paintings by Daudi E.S. Tingatinga? He's the son of the original E.S.
Tingatinga - and he paints just like him!
Large
Small |
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23 June '10 |
When good friend and
Manager of the TingaTinga Artists Cooperative Society (TACS), Daniel
Augusta and I met in Nairobi on my recent trip to Kenya - it was a feast
of paintings. In fact, the most beautiful selection of TingaTinga
paintings I have ever laid my eyes on!
Here's a start! |
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4 June '10 |
Nine incredible NEW
paintings from the hand of
Martin
Bulinya - Large, on canvas, and priced to sell! |
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18 May '10 |
Patrick Kinuthia's watercolors never cease to amaze! Composing in
vibrant colors with quick brushstrokes - his paintings reflect both people
and animals in a unique, and very African way. |
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17 May '10 |
After five years off the
website,
Joel Ngoko's talent has blossomed! His wildlife paintings are not
second to none! |
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10 May '10 |
More paintings by
Ndeveni are
now posted! |
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6
May '10 |
New paintings by
Ng'ang'a
Ndeveni have just been added - and more coming! |
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25 Apr '10 |
Wycliffe Ndwiga's paintings continue to impress! These three new
paintings are large and dynamic - check them out! |
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24 Apr '10 |
Simon
Muriithi's artistry continues to evolve - and it's only getting
better! Check out the
three
new paintings we recently acquired on our recent trip to Kenya. (4th
add - so many more coming!) |
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20 Apr '10 |
Our third Kenya-trip addition! Only the
second batik artist on the website,
Paul Kihiu's unique batiks are so detailed and dramatic, that they are
in a class of their own. We are proud to introduce this wonderful new
artist! |
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18 Apr '10 |
I met with
Njuguna in
a quiet bar on a Sunday afternoon and he showed me some of his latest
paintings - I
bought them all. They're fantastic - exploring the joy and curiosity
of life, family and children - just brilliant! |
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17 Apr '10 |
Since November of 2006 we have been
sold-out of paintings by
Joseph Masila.
Imagine my surprise when I found a whole stack of them in my recent visit
to Nairobi! Some were in poor condition, but the one's that were in mint
condition I bought - and
they are posted
here. This is the first addition - of many - from my recent trip to
Kenya! |
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March - Mid |
I am heading to Kenya in two weeks to meet
with many artists and buy hundreds of paintings! The website will be
replenished - I'm sorry this has taken so long! Much appreciation for your
patience - I will make it worth your while!
In addition, we will be presenting the Karichen Primary School with
more sustaining food and uniforms from the proceeds of this website! The
children there are eternally grateful for your generosity and support.
100% of donations and proceeds from this website go directly to the
students - not 99% - all. |
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March - Beg |
The March 20% off all
paintings sale continues - take advantage - make an offer! |
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Jan '10 |
January 2010 - Happy
New Year! Take 20% OFF Each and Every painting on the website!
Through January Only! |
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Dec '09 |
With the year coming to a close, I thought
this would be a good time to add a new artist! IAA welcomes
Kelvin Malack,
brother of Albert
Lizah! Small and stylish - and priced right for holiday shopping! |
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11 Nov '09 |
Please pardon our lack of updates - our hands
are full! Friends of Inside African Art have raised over $2,000 in the
relief effort for families in the Kieni area of central Kenya who have
been hit hard by the ongoing drought. Food for 400 people have been
supplied and the kids at the Karichen Primary School are no longer eating
animal feed.
If you are interested in learning about our efforts,
click here. See the money at
work, here. |
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20 Aug '09 |
Bulinya Bonanza! 70+ NEW paintings from Martin Bulinya!
And they're priced right! |
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19 Aug '09 |
Check out the NEW paintings by the new
artist
Wambui Elizabeth! |
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21 July '09 |
I love these paintings by
Robert Aswani - incredibly unique and 'unAfrican', yet with a real
African flavor. Aswani has always been a pace-setter, and these have a
look and feel al their own! |
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20 July '09 |
I have added four new paintings by
Moses Wanyuki - and for the 'twitchers' out there, three more
realistic paintings of African birds by
Omari Idi! |
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19 July '09 |
Finally - New paintings! I have added five
new paintings by Ole Kolii Paul - found in the dusty dregs of a Nairobi
gallery. Read the story on the
Ole
Kolii Paul page! |
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18 July '09 |
We have just restocked our supply of
Blue Rhino maps! We're topped-up! |
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19 May '09 |
We have just received a lovely pile of new
paintings to add to the website! |
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14 Mar '09 |
Ah, finally, another update! I have just
added 13 NEW paintings by
Anne
Berenge, and three wonderful new
paintings from the Arabic-styled artist,
Al Amir
Hussein, who brings the Swahili coastal like to light! |
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Mar '09 |
NEW artist:
Geoffrey
Mugwe Incredible wildlife artist! |
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Mar '09 |
It's only one, but it's a nice one! A
one-off by
Chosh! |
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25 Feb '09 |
More NEW
artists added to the website!
F. Mitau
and his fabulous Lamu Doors, and
Samuel
Njeru! |
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20 Feb '09 |
Just added: 12 NEW
lovely wildlife paintings by
David
Michuki! |
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19 Feb '09 |
We met with
Albert Lizah
recently, and acquired 23 NEW and wonderful
paintings from him! |
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