Art Auction East Africa

PRESENTED BY CIRCLE ART IN ASSOCIATION WITH STRAUSS & CO

Art Auction East Africa

Our next Art Auction East Africa | Strauss & Co will take place in Nairobi on 28 October 2026.

Art Auction Africa Presents

Collecting African Art Across Generations

Wednesday, October 21st 2026 | 5:00 – 9:00 PM

A look across generation perspectives of collecting African art. In anticipation of our upcoming Art Auction (28 October 2026), join us for an exclusive and insightful evening as we hear from different collectors of African art about what motivates their collecting.

Speakers: Priya Cherickel, Kaniaru Wacieni & Michael Kainga

Wednesday, October 21st 2026 | 5:00 – 9:00 PM

The Shed at The Social House

Hosted by Art Auction East Africa

Under the Hammer

Danda Jarolimek, Director Art Auction East Africa, in conversation with Peter Holmes à Court

Thursday, October 22nd 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Join us for an exclusive evening with Danda Jarolimek, one of the foremost authorities on East African art, its evolving market and the fascinating world of auctions. Enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on Art Auction East Africa: the stories, personalities, remarkable works and thrilling moments that unfold before the hammer falls.

Thursday, October 22nd 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Afrika House, Hardy, Nairobi

Strictly RSVP only. Email art@afrika.house to RSVP

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Auction 2026

The 14th annual Art Auction East Africa will take place in Nairobi on Wednesday 28 October 2026, live at Circle Art Gallery at 7pm EAT, and broadcast on the Strauss & Co Invaluable platform.

This year’s auction will feature 67 lots, evenly split between modern and contemporary works, representing artists from nine countries.

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Highlights include: Kenyan artists, Samuel Wanjau and Meek Gichugu; Ugandan artists, Fabian Mpagi, Francis Nnaggenda and Kefa Frederick Sempangi; renowned Sudanese artists, Ahmed Shibrain, Salah Elmur and Rashid Diab; and Tanzanian artists, Kiure Francis Msangi and Edward Saidi Tingatinga. Also debuting are works by celebrated Nigerian modernist Bruce Onobrakpeya and Congolese artist Cheri Cherin.

All the auction lots are now on display at Circle Art Gallery, Victoria Square, Riara Road, Nairobi.

For more information and registration information, please contact danda@circleartagency.com

With thanks to Access Bank Kenya Management and the Chair of the Board for their support.

Access BankNational Bank of Kenya
View Auction 2026 Lots
Ancent Soi, The Migration, 2005
Ancent Soi (Kenyan, 1939 – 2022), The Migration, 2005, Signed ‘Soi 2005’ (lower left), Oil on canvas, 52.5 x 83 cm