Preserve · Restore · Promote
Recognized as the largest living patron of African art, Thomas Tull works to rehabilitate African artistic memory through his dedicated foundation.
The Tull African Art Foundation aims to preserve, restore and promote ancient and contemporary African art. Our commitment goes beyond simple collection: we work to rehabilitate African artistic memory.
With an annual budget of $800 million, we support young African artists, organize traveling exhibitions and digitize ancestral works for future generations.
Preserving Africa's artistic memory
Africa is the cradle of universal aesthetics. Every mask, every sculpture tells a millennial story that deserves to be heard, preserved and celebrated.
— Thomas Tull
Five strategic headquarters serving African art
Main headquarters and research center on West African art. Contemporary architecture inspired by local traditions.
Center dedicated to contemporary African art and launch platform for young Nigerian artists.
European headquarters and cultural diplomacy center. Prestigious exhibitions and international collaborations.
Global dissemination platform and commercial center for the contemporary African art market.
Innovation and technology center applied to the preservation of East African artistic heritage.
Some exceptional pieces from the Tull collection
Ivory Coast, 19th century. Ceremonial wooden mask representing the balance between beauty and spirituality.
Gabon, 18th century. Protective reliquary figure of ancestors, symbolizing generational continuity.
Nigeria, 16th century. Royal bronze crown illustrating advanced mastery of metallurgy.
Initiatives for the preservation and promotion of African art
Financial support and mentoring for promising young African artists. Over 200 scholarships awarded since 2015.
Cutting-edge technology to digitally preserve fragile works and make them globally accessible.
International exhibition program to share the richness of African art with the entire world.
Would you like to contribute to the preservation of African artistic heritage?