AOCA is the first gallery in San Francisco dedicated exclusively to the
Art of Contemporary Africa.
WE ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN
find us @ 1275 Minnesota Street, 2nd floor,
Minnesota Street Project, Dogpatch, San Francisco
Tuesday to Saturday 11h00 - 18h00
As the sister gallery to The Melrose Gallery in Johannesburg, AOCA brings the depth, diversity, and dynamism of Pan African Art to the heart of the Bay Area’s cultural landscape.
AOCA is dedicated to championing the global presentation of African art, from iconic figures like Dr Esther Mahlangu to emerging voices defining the next chapter.
The Giants collection, Alicia Keys & Swizz Beats, featuring Esther Mahlangu
Exhibitions & Projects
Then I knew I was good at painting, Esther Mahlangu, a Retrospective
Esther Mahlangu’s mural at Serpentine North, London
The Light We Carry, a group exhibition at The Melrose Gallery in South Africa
Esther Mahlangu inspires a new guard of young African artists in group show
Clint Strydom’s Hidden Shadows of Constitution Hill, featured in Sunday Times
We are proud to present our stable of Pan African artists.
We are proud to present our stable of Pan African artists.
From bold abstraction to politically charged expression, from sculpture and photography to immersive installations, AOCA celebrates the voices shaping Africa’s contemporary story. Our exhibitions and participation in International art fairs create powerful encounters that resonate across cultures and spark dialogue on a global stage.
As the exclusive global representatives of Dr Esther Mahlangu, one of Africa’s most iconic artists, we are committed to championing the leading and emerging voices defining Africa’s cultural future.
International Art Fairs and Projects
Sharing African voices and stories of our Artists across the globe.
