Discover Original African Paintings for Sale Online
Based near New York City, your order includes Complimentary Shipping Worldwide and 60 Days for Easy Returns. Since 2009, we are African owned and operated, having hosted over 100 artists from 15 African countries.
Part of the Solution
African artists have faced exploitation for far too long. It's time to change. In many parts of the world, including the United States, freedom, justice, and equality are often compromised. Africans have a deep-rooted history in America, dating back to 1619. They were predominantly enslaved and later had limited human rights. In fact, American history is deeply intertwined with Black history.
To counteract historical injustices, True African Art .com is stabilized by an all-African staff who collaborate directly with African artists. Wherever we are, we purchase artwork at fair prices, often set by the artists themselves. We ensure timely and fair payment, and serve everyone with the same respect and integrity, whether they are artists or our clients.
Our African Painters are thrilled to know their paintings are cherished in homes far away, sometimes thousands of miles. You made this possible! Thank you! This is what we are all about!
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Gathinja Yamokoski
What began as a small online gallery has grown into a leading voice for African artists worldwide.
Gathinja Yamokoski, founder of True African Art, grew up in Kenya, where she saw how poverty can weigh on communities yet also witnessed the strength of kinship that rises above material limits.
After earning a degree in Fashion Design in 2000, she moved to the United States in 2002 to marry her husband, whom she met while he was volunteering in Kenya. Their journey together has spanned 25 years, enriched by travel, cultural diversity, and a deep connection to family and artists back home.
Becoming a U.S. citizen in 2014 — the same year she became a Mother — marked a new chapter for Gathinja. But her art journey began earlier: first managing African art sales online in 2004, then launching her own gallery in 2009.
Today, True African Art stands as a leading platform for authentic African paintings, guided by the wisdom that true artistry is not only skillful but also genuine and thoughtful — values that ensure it remains, in every essense, True African Art.