"We don’t just sell art; we share pieces of human experience and dreams."

Our Mission

At YuanArtsGallery, our mission is to be a beacon of African artistry and culture, celebrating the rich heritage of the continent through unique and expressive works from talented African artists. We strive to bring the stories, spirit, and vibrant beauty of African life to the world, with a special focus on the art of Zanzibar. As a gallery, we are committed to supporting artists in their creative journeys, providing them a platform to grow, share, and achieve their dreams. Through every painting we showcase and every artist we uplift, we aim to connect people worldwide with the heart and soul of African art, preserving and promoting its legacy for generations to come.

Black and white photo of four children laughing and enjoying each other's company.

New collection.

A painting of a woman wearing a yellow head wrap, with her eyes closed and her face tilted slightly upward, in hues of gray, yellow, and white.
An abstract portrait of a woman with closed eyes, dark lips, and natural hair against an orange and purple background.
A framed painting of a woman with dark skin and natural hair styled in an African headwrap, wearing earrings and a colorful traditional outfit, set against a vibrant orange background.

"Africa is not a country; it is a canvas painted with the vibrant colors of a thousand cultures and the stories of its people."

Here are some collection

ABOUT US !

YuanArtsGallery, located in Zanzibar, Tanzania, has been a vibrant destination for African art since 2019.

Specializing in African abstract and traditional paintings, the gallery showcases iconic themes like "Mama Africa," majestic animals like lions ("Simba") and elephants, and the vivid "Tinga Tinga" style, inspired by the renowned artist Said Mohamed Tinga Tinga.

Beyond its collection, YuanArtsGallery is committed to empowering artists, helping them grow and achieve their dreams by providing a platform that connects their work with art lovers worldwide.

A mixed media artwork featuring a woman's face in black and white with a mountain landscape painted over her eyes, lips, and face. Surrounding the face are colorful graffiti-style texts and images, including the phrases "Fear is a liar," "The walk," and "Canned tomato soup," along with various abstract elements and prints.

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A painting of a nude woman with long hair, kneeling on one knee while supporting a large globe of the Earth on her back and shoulders. The background features yellow and gray paint splatters.

"When you buy a painting, you're not just buying colors on canvas; you're owning a story."

YUAN ADAM ABDALLAH , Founder

Black and white photograph of a young person with closed eyes, wearing a striped hat and a textured jacket, in profile view with sunlight illuminating their face.
Artwork of an African woman with traditional jewelry and face paint, superimposed on an outline of the African continent that contains a savannah landscape with elephants and acacia trees, and an orange sunset sky.
A young boy with a blue bandana and yellow shirt sits on a rock in a stream, holding a large orange rock close to his face as if to drink from it.

Meet the Team

  • Black and white portrait of a young person with short hair, wearing a striped collared shirt and layered necklaces, outdoors with cloudy sky background.

    Yuan

    FOUNDER

  • Young man standing in front of colorful portraits of women painted on canvas at an art gallery.

    Zaraphy

    SITE MANAGER