Illuminating Unseen Voices
Sometimes a work of art stops you before you know why. A gaze. A gesture. The grain of sand holding a shape. Something reaches you, and you want to look closer.
NUA-ARTE invites you into that discovery: contemporary African art, the people who create it, and the stories they choose to share.
Explore the collectionThe beginning
It began with a visit to an art market in Luanda and twenty works chosen for a home. As the people behind those paintings came into view, a personal collection became the beginning of something larger.
Founded by Anané Vega in collaboration with Nilton Viana, NUA-ARTE creates space for unseen and underrepresented African artists to reach new audiences.
Discover our storyMeet the artists
Behind every work is someone with a way of seeing that belongs to them. Meet the makers, explore their materials and spend time with the details that make each voice distinct.
Meet the artists
Peniel Joshe (Mkulu Onesto)
Republic of the Congo • Acrylic on canvas
Blanche Buanga
Democratic Republic of the Congo • Dyed sand on canvas
Simão Zmbu
Democratic Republic of the Congo • Acrylic on canvas
Arouna
Republic of the Congo • Painting
D. Tomaz
Angola • Painting on canvas
Wakamj
Angola • Painting on canvas
“Ideas and creativity are not restricted to any one place.”
A work to live with
Some works stay with you long after the first encounter. Explore available pieces and find the one you want to return to, day after day.
View available works
Discover by Origin
Uncover narratives from every corner of the continent.
Discover
Browse a curated selection of contemporary artists from Angola and the Congo.
Save
Follow your favorite artists and build a digital portfolio of works that resonate with you.
Collect
Ask us about the piece that draws you in. We can help you understand its materials, dimensions and presentation.
Support
NUA-ARTE purchases selected works directly from artists, paying them at acquisition. When a work is sold, its creator also receives an additional commission.
Stay connected
Let the discovery continue. Receive artists’ stories, new collection arrivals and invitations to experience NUA-ARTE in person.