Work by artist Anton Kannemeyer has also been removed from London's 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair after complaints

With over 22,000 works hung on its walls, the popular chicken chain is an unlikely champion for emerging South African artists

The London space champions emerging artists from across the globe

Newcomers seize on a “logical place to be”

Western interest in contemporary works from the continent is at a high, but that can be a double-edged sword

Our pick from this week's fairs and auctions

On the eve of the 1-54 fair for contemporary African art, we talk to an artist, a curator, an art fair founder, a gallerist and an auctioneer about the long overdue recognition of the diverse art of a continent. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793.

Our pick of the best satellites, from African offerings at 1-54 fair to Tefaf's focus on Modern and contemporary art

New fair brings contemporary African art home, but jury is out as to whether a commercial event can replace a public exhibition

Macaal’s international launch coincides with city’s first 1-54 Contemporary African Art fair

Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden will hold “international opening” in February

Contemporary African art fair welcomes unprecedented numbers of galleries from the region ahead of Marrakech launch