Afrinova
About
Contemporary African Art in Basel
Afrinova is a contemporary African art platform based in Basel, founded in 2020 by Keabetswe Boccomino, a South African curator and interculturalist. Rather than a fixed walk-in gallery, Afrinova works as a curatorial platform — representing artists, staging exhibitions, and selling contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora.
Its work is documented through independent editorial coverage and collaborations with established Swiss institutions, giving it real standing in Basel’s art scene. Afrinova serves collectors and visitors across Basel and beyond, connecting local and international audiences to African diaspora creativity.
Platform Highlights
✓ Contemporary African & diaspora art platform
✓ Founded in 2020 by curator Keabetswe Boccomino
✓ Curated exhibitions, artist representation & online sales
✓ Collaborations with Africa Basel & Museum Rietberg
✓ Collector acquisitions by appointment
✓ Bilingual presence (EN + DE)
✓ Basel-based, active during Art Basel week
Why Collectors & Visitors Choose Afrinova
Contemporary art and design from Africa and its diaspora, built around curation and artist development rather than a single retail space.
Curatorial collaborations with the Africa Basel art fair during Art Basel week and Museum Rietberg in Zurich.
Vetted diaspora artworks, curatorial guidance, and online sales — access that isn’t limited to gallery hours.
A Basel base and bilingual presence relevant to both the local German-speaking audience and the international art crowd the city draws.
Services & Features
Exhibitions: Curated Shows of Contemporary African & Diaspora Art (Pop-Up & Partner Venues)
Artists: Artist Representation & Development
Sales: Online Art Sales via afrinovart.com | Collector Acquisitions by Appointment
Collaborations: Africa Basel Art Fair | Museum Rietberg | Partner Exhibitions
Languages: English | German
Focus: Contemporary Art & Design from Africa & the Diaspora
Cultural Value in Basel
Afrinova gives Basel a focused, credible route into contemporary African art, led by a curator with documented institutional partnerships rather than a passing pop-up. Collectors gain access to vetted diaspora artists and curatorial guidance, while visitors get exhibitions tied to major moments like Art Basel week. Its platform model — online sales plus rotating shows — means access isn’t limited to gallery hours, and its Basel base and bilingual presence make it relevant to both the local German-speaking audience and the international art crowd the city draws.
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