African contemporary art enjoying a surge in interest - Published Sokari Douglas Camp laughs as she says she is "amazed that there is still money being spent on my work".So it perhaps shouldn't be such a surprise that her sculptures, which sell for tens of thousands of pounds, have been attracting attention from institutions and individuals with deep pockets.But having your work sell for big prices at auction doesn't mean an artist can immediately break out the champagne.But a lack of government backing, problems with infrastructure, and a shortage of arts training are inhibiting growth.This leaves the global trade for African art dominated by collectors and institutions in places like London, New York and Hong Kong."