ÌMỌ̀ DÁRA Reading List

From the Benue River to Lake Tanganyika

August 28, 2016 By: Adenike Cosgrove

As you know, research is at the heart of ÌMỌ̀ DÁRA. This month, we've curated a selection of resources to help you dig deeper into the history and variety of art objects found in African ethnic groups.


Collector Spotlight

Roberto Domingos, Germany

August 08, 2016 By: Adenike Cosgrove

"For me it’s important that the objects I collect are used ritually; this is the special part of traditional African art. It has meaning, it’s not just beauty for beauty’s sake, it’s beauty for magic, power and expression."


Collector Spotlight

Srdjan Sremac, The Netherlands

July 31, 2016 By: Adenike Cosgrove

"Collecting should be fun but with tribal art it’s not always that easy, it’s a tricky business. I think every collection is highly personal, the result of aesthetic encounters... a collection is an articulation of the person’s identity and self-narrative."


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Collector Spotlight

Markus Ehrhard, Germany

April 30, 2016 By: Adenike Cosgrove

"Africa is huge and provides enormous variety. Specialising means that you gain massive amounts of knowledge about your very specific collecting field by comparing your discoveries and understanding the similarities and differences... in the end, most importantly, be a passionate collector, not a calculating buyer!"


Collector Spotlight

Andrew Turley, Australia

March 20, 2016 By: Adenike Cosgrove

"Most important is to follow your passion... following your passion means finding out as much as possible, seeing as much as possible and touching as much as possible."


Collector Spotlight

Hartmut Brie, Germany

March 19, 2016 By: Adenike Cosgrove

"It’s important to learn as much as you can; visit museums and read books. You can also learn by touching pieces, follow pieces with your fingers. It’s the only way to identify if an object has been used."