At the Met, Black Artists Salute an Enduring Affinity With Egypt
A shimmering dream on the Nile has inspired creativity from the Harlem Renaissance to Kara Walker to Beyoncé. But how much can you play with the past?
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Hammonds House Museum in West End unveils brand new John Rhoden Sculpture Garden
Hammonds House Museum, one of the earliest free-standing museums dedicated solely to the art of African-American and ...
The Art Newspaper1d
Accra Cultural Week shines a light on Ghana’s burgeoning art scene
These figures—who included representatives of leading institutions such as London’s Tate and the Victoria and Albert Museum, ...
Artnet1d
A Ben Enwonwu Bonanza! Two of the Famed Nigerian Artist’s Works Are Discovered Hiding in Plain Sight
The sculpture was brought onto the show by a guest who had been using the Ben Enwonwu sculpture as a doorstop for the last ...
Time1d
El Anatsui Broke Art Norms. At 80, He’s Still Switching It Up
His art is as resonant in Singapore as it is in Switzerland ... of his bottle tops in Nigeria and assembling the works in ...
newtelegraphng2d
Boost For West African Art, Heritage As Mowaa Unveils Research, Others Institute
With the unveiling of its eagerly anticipated Institute, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to nurturing creativity, preserving heritage, and fostering artistic innovation, the Museum of West ...
TASS2d
African countries interested in joining work in BRICS format — Russian MFA
The first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum was held on November 9-10 in the Sirius Federal Territory on Russia’s Black Sea coast ...
The Nation Newspaper2d
MOWAA: Inspiring next generation of cultural stewards
In a couple of days, the cultural landscape of the ancient Benin Kingdom will wear a new look with the formal opening of the ...
The Guardian Nigeria2d
MOWAA: Balancing cultural heritage with modern space
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has been described as an intellectual and cultural monument for the region.
Theater festival offers solace in Burkina Faso, a nation torn by violence
The last three years have been tough for Fanta Charlotte Dabone, a mother of three from the conflict-battered West African ...
Zawya3d
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission Celebrates African Creativity at the 15th Edition of Biennale de Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
The prize, worth 5 million CFA francs, a trophy and a plaque, rewards Thiam’s artistic excellence and contributions to West African art and historical narrative, showcasing the vibrant talent that ...
Daily Post Nigeria3d
ART X Lagos, Access Holdings announce Access ART X Prize Alumni Impact Award in celebration of African Artistic Excellence
ART X Lagos, West Africa’s leading international art fair, proudly presented the Access ART X Prize Alumni Impact Award at its VIP Preview. This special ...