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Art Afique 🎨

An online platform celebrating African art and artists - where creativity meets culture.

Overview

Art Afique is a dynamic online gallery and marketplace dedicated to showcasing African art. Our platform connects African artists with art enthusiasts worldwide, providing a space to explore, learn about, and purchase authentic African artworks.

Features

  • 🎨 Artist Profiles - Detailed artist portfolios and biographies
  • 🖼️ Art Gallery - Visually stunning display of African artworks
  • 🛍️ Marketplace - Secure platform for buying and selling artwork
  • 🔍 Search & Filter - Easy navigation through art categories
  • 📚 Art Education - Resources about African art history and styles
  • 💬 Community - Interactive space for art lovers and artists

Technology Stack

Frontend

  • TypeScript
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • React.js (Optional)

Backend

  • Node.js with Express.js
  • MongoDB

Additional Technologies

  • OAuth/JWT for authentication
  • PayPal API for payments
  • Responsive design for all devices

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Node.js (v14 or higher)
  • npm or yarn
  • MongoDB

Installation

  1. Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/art-afique.git
cd art-afique
  1. Install dependencies
npm install
  1. Set up environment variables
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your configuration
  1. Start the development server
npm run dev

Project Structure

art-afique/
├── src/
│   ├── components/    # React components
│   ├── pages/        # Page components
│   ├── styles/       # CSS styles
│   ├── utils/        # Utility functions
│   └── api/          # API endpoints
├── public/           # Static files
├── docs/            # Documentation
└── tests/           # Test files

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please read our Contributing Guidelines for details on our code of conduct and the process for submitting pull requests.

Contact

Acknowledgments

  • All the amazing African artists who inspire this platform
  • Our dedicated community of art enthusiasts
  • Contributors and supporters

Built with ❤️ for African Art