Tanzanian painters shine posthumously, as the second East Africa and Indian Ocean Arts Auction comes up in 2026
The second East African and Indian Ocean Arts Auction is scheduled for October 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The event aims to build on the success of the 2025 inaugural auction by showcasing modern and contemporary African art.
Why it matters
The auction plays a significant role in establishing a sustainable secondary market for African art and preserving the cultural legacy of the decolonization era.
The second edition of the East African and Indian Ocean Arts Auction is slated for October 2026, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya.
Tanzanian artists, Sam Ntiro and the late Kiure Francis Msangi, topped the bills during the inaugural (previous) edition.
Strauss & Co and Circle Art Agency announced a call for consignments for the second edition of Art Auction East Africa | Strauss & Co, the dedicated sale of rare and important art from East Africa, the Indian Ocean region and beyond.
The inaugural 2025 edition included work by artists from Egypt, Sudan and Zimbabwe, alongside East African modernists and contemporary artists.
Following its success, this year’s sale will again broaden its offering of secondary market works to include pieces from further afield on the African continent.
The auction takes place in Nairobi on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
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