Africa’s hub for modern and contemporary art

The Modern African Art Museum (MAAM) works across the continent through exhibitions, research, residencies, and public programs—connecting artists and audiences in a pan‑African conversation.

Mission & Vision

MAAM advances modern and contemporary African art through curation, education, and research. We connect artists, scholars, and audiences to amplify African voices and narratives in a global conversation.

  • Curatorial excellence
  • Artist development
  • Public programs
  • Pan-African research
Scope Pan‑African
Approach Curation, research, education
Partners Museums, universities, cultural orgs

Programs Across Africa

Residencies

Mentored residencies supporting emerging and mid‑career artists with studio time, critiques, and community exchange.

Education Labs

Workshops with schools and universities foregrounding contemporary practice, art history, and critical writing.

Public Dialogues

Talks and salons that connect artists, curators, and the public across cities and online.

Exhibitions

Curated shows highlighting modern and contemporary African artists across cities and partner venues.

Institutional Collaborations Across Africa

MAAM collaborates with public and cultural institutions to strengthen arts infrastructure—co‑developing exhibitions, training, and policy‑informed programs that broaden access to contemporary art.

  • Institutional capacity building
  • Collections and archives support
  • Museum education frameworks

Contact

Email us at info@maam.org

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