African Masters

This episode looks at historical landmarks in Contemporary African art and question the idea of being considered an `African' artist.

This episode takes us on a Globe hoping trip around the world from New York to Dakar, London to Lagos, we see first-hand what it takes to live and breathe as an artist.

We highlight the business of the art world around the globe and speak to gallery owners, high end collectors, auction houses and curators on the impact of contemporary African art.

This 6-part landmark series will bring African contemporary art to television screens in a way never seen before. With access to some of the world's most collectable artists.

In Studio Sessions with Sokari Douglas-Camp, Mary Evans and Soly Cissé, we go behind the scenes and visit artists who have made a new life overseas in London, and those who remain based in Africa.

In Studio Sessions with Ousmane Sow, Bruce Onobrakpeya, Yusuf Grillo and Julien Sinzogan, we visit major Nigerian and Francophone artists, who give commentary on their methods, style and influences.