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On June 1, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) urged the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to use the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) as leverage to secure improved access to several strategic African markets. The trade agreement, which expired last September, was extended in February 2026 through the end of this year. "We see tremendous opportunity on the African continent for red meat exports. And AGOA benefits in the past have mainly been suspended in an effort to advance human rights, or worker rights, or political reforms. [...] However, AGOA has not generally been utilized to leverage improved market access for U.S. agricultural products, even though it was intended as a tool for that purpose to facilitate that two-way trade," said Jim Remcheck, director of export services at the USMEF. South Africa, Nigeria, Angola, Kenya and Namibia Targeted The dispute is likely to be fiercely contested, with African governments potentially taking a firmer stance in defense of their domestic industries—particularly as uncertainty continues to surround the renewal of AGOA before the end of the year. submitted by /u/ThatBlackGuy_ [link] [comments]

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Introduction to Jean-Michel Basquiat For those unacquainted Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist, who is is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the late 20th century. He is known for his success during the 1980s whereby Pioneered Neo expressionism helping shaped the art of energetic, raw paintings that combined text, symbols, and vivid imagery. He also brought street art into the fine art world, graffiti through artists like TAKI 183 already had a large movement but Basquiat had a monumental achievement, by introducing the scene into the fine art world under his pseudonym SAMO. Perhaps his most popular milestone was the record breaking painting 1982 painting “Untitled” sold at auction in 2017 for US$110.5 million, setting the record at the time for the most expensive artwork by an American artist ever sold at auction. African Influence on Art But what many don’t know (or rather at times underestimate) is how deep African influences particularly Pan African ideas and west and central African influences are on Basquits work. Basquiat has been quoted as saying “I don’t have to look for it. It exists. It’s there in Africa. Our cultural memory follows us everywhere.” Jean Micheal Basquiat This makes sense being of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent( Haiti particularly being a culture in the Carribean that had perhaps the highest retention of African cultural traditions in the Americas due to its early independence during the Haitian revolution in 1792, not to speak less of the massive cultural influence western central African cultures had on Puerto Rico.) it’s no wonder why African art comes so naturally to him. Basquiats Textured assemblage-like compositions, Mask like faces and stylized figures and direct references to African heritage or all deeply derived from African traditions. The legendary Pablo Picasso work was deeply and fundamentally inspired by African art. Which helped completely shift his artistic vision and directly paved the way for Cubism. This can be seen in his famous Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907), a piece highly reminiscent of the Fang/Ekang Ngil masks of Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon. Picasso was fascinated by how African masks and sculptures used bold geometric shapes and abstract features to represent human emotions, rather than copying reality. Lisa Modiano who has an MA in Art Gallery and museum studies and is an Associate Director of The Sunday Painter, a contemporary art gallery in South London, has said this about Picasso “Picasso’s radical use of two-dimensionality, fierce geometry, and flat planes was only possible because African sculptors and carvers had been mastering the art of abstraction for centuries.” However even though Picasso became an avid collector, gathering over 100 African statues and masks over his life time, Picasso and his contemporaries are often described as viewing African art through a western colonial lens and thus ignoring the spiritual and cultural resonance of the objects he base his art from. Basquit went deeper than this though. While Picasso’s home Cuba does have a lot of African influences itself (in nearly every aspect of its culture) a notable example being Santería and its Orisha and Olodumare being derived right from Yoruba culture, unfortunately Picasso himself never incorporated this background. Jean however studied, understood and engaged with these symbolic images, not just as a mere medium for expression but in how it relates to his (and the wider African diaspora) sense of place. To demonstrate this I’ll use Some famous works that exemplify Basquits implementation. "To Repel Ghosts" 1985: created using acrylic, oil, and Xerox collage on wood. In the painting the broomstick is transformed into a a sacred voodoo or Haitian staff. Around his neck, the figure wears an Ankh/Christian cross. This represents Santería and Caribbean Vodou, belief systems that blended West African Yoruba traditions with Roman Catholicism to survive under the oppression of New World slavery. This came at a tulmutious time in his life whereby he was dealing with wanting true authenticity was also struggling with the commodification of his art untitled LEAD 1985 Jean-Michel Basquiat: the work is strongly beloved to be Kongo-derived. The central figure's anatomy and posture takes after Central African Nkisi Nkondi (Kongo power figures), which feature exposed chest cavities used for housing spiritual medicines. The Kongo world was one of the interests of Robert Farris Thompson, whom Basquiat met and had many conversations with about it. "Gold Griot" 1984: Made from wooden slats from his studio's outdoor fence, the title Griot refers to a West African class of storyteller and musician who serves as a repository of oral tradition. Common in countries like Mali, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast. This class is also known as Jeli or Jali Among Mande, Gawlo among the Fulani and Guewel for the Wolof. This has been said to represent how Basquit sees himself as a modern day griot, using the medium of painting as his instrument. Ishtar 1983: Stepping away from west and central Africa for a bit. Ishtar has been quoted as being a “large-scale triptych rich with the kind of hieroglyphic symbolism for which Basquiat was well known”. The Egyptian influence is clear the piece also features in the triptych Untitled (History of the Black People), aka The Nile (1983). The Warrior 1983: the acclaimed self portrait demonstrates Jeans alter ego. A version of himself that a fearless protector of heritage and a sense of reclaiming one’s identity challenging the marginalization of Black individuals in Western history. In the warrior motif, many have read references to the Benin bronzes, Congolese statues and even voodoo dolls aswell as Willem de Kooning by Picasso. The Legacy of Jean Micheal Basquiat Today Basquiats influence can be felt everywhere. Musicians of all genres including artists like, Rema , The Weekend, The Strokes, Odumodublvck, K-Rob, The Offs, Jon Batiste and Mach-Hommy have all used art and referenced Basquiat in their album/song covers. In the fashion world luxury brands like including Gucci, Valentino, and Comme des Garçons have integrated elements of his artwork and motifs into their high-end collections, even artists like Swizz Beatz have partnered with brands like Reebok, Supreme, and Swatch for Basquiat-inspired capsule collections. Conclusion But these were all commercial…Basqiuat wasn’t just a painter or an artist, he was an activist and cultural revolutionary who used his art to combat negative narratives against black people and those of us of African descent as well a beacon of hope for all people battling against imperialism and corporate exploitation, well-known examples include “obnoxious liberals 1982” a left wing critique of the exploitative nature of Neo liberals as-well as American capitalism. Along with celebrating Basquiats legacy I wanted to highlight the soul of his art, that being the the African techniques and symbolism. African art is often neglected in both high art and casual art spaces and there’s too many people who don’t know about, the massive influence African art has on the illustrations of some of the greatest artists of all time from Picasso to Basquiat, and many more that came after and many more to come. It should be acknowledged as we continue to push against imperial ideas. Bibliography Rakaa (Iriscience) (2013) From Picasso to Basquiat: The African Bridge. The Arts (Medium), 29 January. The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat (n.d.) The African Soul That Powered Basquiat’s Art. Jean-Michel Basquiat Blog. Andipa Editions (n.d.) The Influence of Jean-Michel Basquiat in Popular Culture: From Fashion to Music. Easy Reader News (2022) ‘Basquiat, Africa at Heart’ – Beating Deeply [Movie], 1 August. The Economist (2006) Africa’s Magic That Transformed Modern Art, 9 February. Monroe Black Heritage Museum (n.d.) Did Picasso Steal from African Artists? Exploring the Roots of Modern Art. MyArtBroker (n.d.) Basquiat Symbols and Meanings Guide. OnArt (n.d.) Resonance: Jean-Michel Basquiat and the Kongo Universe at Gradiva Gallery. DeMara, B. (2021) Self-taught artist whose work has been compared to the late Basquiat looks forward to first show in Toronto. Toronto Star, 11 October. Modiano, L. (2022) How Much Does Picasso Owe to African Art? TheCollector, 30 April. submitted by /u/Electronic-Employ928 [link] [comments]

Hi, r/Africa. The football World Cup is upon us. And ten African teams will be representing their countries against the best in the world. Mexico are hosting South Africa for the kickoff on the 11th. With this in mind, football content will be allowed for the tournament. We encourage every one of you to support your teams. Keep it within the rules and let us have some good memes and vibes. Good luck to everyone. I will be wearing a DR Congo jersey. submitted by /u/illusivegentleman [link] [comments]

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