In African cultures, braids have always symbolized identity and ... Enslaved women often lacked autonomy over their bodies, but through the intricate art of braiding, they found a realm where they ...

UC Santa Cruz Humanities Professor Gina Athena Ulysse was invited to participate as a featured artist for the prestigious ...

The golden rays of the afternoon sun enhance the bold, hand-painted patterns on the mud walls of a round, thatched hut in Peggy Masuku's village of Matobo in southwestern Zimbabwe.

Amy Sall’s sensitive scholarship offers a refreshing counterpoint to the extractive violence often felt in previous attempts ...

The sculpture was brought onto the show by a guest who had been using the Ben Enwonwu sculpture as a doorstop for the last ...

When British author Ekow Eshun felt what he called “a harsh time of unbridled racism” in his native London, he turned his ...

His success is even more unusual because he’s based in Africa, which lacks the East’s and the West’s well-resourced ...

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 ...

These larger groups often overshadow the numerous smaller ethnicities, but each plays a vital role in Nigeria’s cultural ...

Plus, on Thursday 19 December, Global Mosaic Foundation presents the second London-based fundraising Cabaret's Winter Holiday ...

A stunning mosaic mural crafted by the talented artists of Piece by Piece now graces the courtyard, symbolizing resilience, beauty, and the transformative power of art in community healing. Spanning ...

The wake of slavery impacted all Americans, said Diana Baird N’Diaye, the show's curator. She is based between the U.S. and Senegal. The displayed art does not only relate to the past, but also looks ...