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Famous Art Exhibitions in Africa

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Which African country hosted the first edition of the Dak'Art Biennale?

  1. Senegal

  2. Nigeria

  3. South Africa

  4. Kenya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dak'Art Biennale is a contemporary art exhibition held in Dakar, Senegal. It was first held in 1992.

The FNB Joburg Art Fair is held annually in which South African city?

  1. Cape Town

  2. Durban

  3. Johannesburg

  4. Pretoria


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The FNB Joburg Art Fair is an annual contemporary art fair held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Which art exhibition in Nigeria showcases contemporary African art?

  1. Art X Lagos

  2. Lagos Biennale

  3. Abuja Art Week

  4. Africa Art Expo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Art X Lagos is an annual contemporary art fair held in Lagos, Nigeria. It showcases the work of emerging and established African artists.

The Cairo Biennale is an international contemporary art exhibition held in which Egyptian city?

  1. Cairo

  2. Alexandria

  3. Luxor

  4. Aswan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cairo Biennale is an international contemporary art exhibition held in Cairo, Egypt. It was first held in 1984.

Which art exhibition in Morocco focuses on contemporary African and Moroccan art?

  1. Marrakech Biennale

  2. Casablanca Art Week

  3. Rabat Art Fair

  4. Tangier Art Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Marrakech Biennale is an international contemporary art exhibition held in Marrakech, Morocco. It was first held in 2004.

The Armory Show is an annual art fair held in which African city?

  1. Lagos

  2. Accra

  3. Cape Town

  4. Johannesburg


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Armory Show is an annual art fair held in New York City, United States. It does not take place in Africa.

Which art exhibition in Tunisia showcases contemporary Tunisian and international art?

  1. Tunis Biennale

  2. Carthage Art Fair

  3. Sousse Art Week

  4. Monastir Art Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tunis Biennale is an international contemporary art exhibition held in Tunis, Tunisia. It was first held in 1986.

The Dak'Art Biennale is held every how many years?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Dak'Art Biennale is held every two years.

Which art exhibition in Ethiopia showcases contemporary Ethiopian and international art?

  1. Addis Ababa Art Week

  2. Ethiopia Biennale

  3. Gondar Art Fair

  4. Axum Art Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Addis Ababa Art Week is an annual contemporary art fair held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It showcases the work of emerging and established Ethiopian and international artists.

The FNB Joburg Art Fair was first held in which year?

  1. 2008

  2. 2009

  3. 2010

  4. 2011


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The FNB Joburg Art Fair was first held in 2008.

Which art exhibition in Kenya showcases contemporary Kenyan and international art?

  1. Nairobi Art Week

  2. Kenya Biennale

  3. Mombasa Art Fair

  4. Kisumu Art Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nairobi Art Week is an annual contemporary art fair held in Nairobi, Kenya. It showcases the work of emerging and established Kenyan and international artists.

The Cairo Biennale was first held in which year?

  1. 1984

  2. 1986

  3. 1988

  4. 1990


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cairo Biennale was first held in 1984.

Which art exhibition in Uganda showcases contemporary Ugandan and international art?

  1. Kampala Art Week

  2. Uganda Biennale

  3. Jinja Art Fair

  4. Entebbe Art Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kampala Art Week is an annual contemporary art fair held in Kampala, Uganda. It showcases the work of emerging and established Ugandan and international artists.

The Marrakech Biennale was first held in which year?

  1. 2004

  2. 2006

  3. 2008

  4. 2010


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Marrakech Biennale was first held in 2004.

Which art exhibition in Tanzania showcases contemporary Tanzanian and international art?

  1. Dar es Salaam Art Week

  2. Tanzania Biennale

  3. Zanzibar Art Fair

  4. Arusha Art Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dar es Salaam Art Week is an annual contemporary art fair held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It showcases the work of emerging and established Tanzanian and international artists.

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