In Focus | Ivory Coast
Ivorian artist Bruly Bouabré 'fakes' on sale from Abidjan to Venice

On the contemporary African art market, a flood of previously unknown works by the late Ivorian Bruly Bouabré has aroused suspicion. Africa Intelligence investigated this industry of fake works purported to be by this internationally renowned artist. [...]
Published on 20.02.2023 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 7 minutes Fatoumata Diallo
The production of fake drawings by Ivorian Frédéric Bruly Bouabré, who died in 2014, is causing concern among experts.
The production of fake drawings by Ivorian Frédéric Bruly Bouabré, who died in 2014, is causing concern among experts. © Studio Pachamama // AFP/Sia Kambou/Vincenzo Pinto

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