Ghanaian visual artist Amoako Boafo utilizes his unique perspective on African identity to create remarkable portraits that ...

Tattoos in African cultures largely act as symbols of identity and belonging. They may signify tribal affiliation or personal ...

“New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations” is at NOMA through August 10, 2025.

“In line with our commitment to presenting pivotal moments in the history of art, Kings and Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power offers a profound exploration of Africa’s rich artistic ...

Debora Wondercheck was trying to process scenes of civil unrest in 2021 when she came up with “Gospel Voices of OC,” a ...

The Cape Colony used the sheep’s high-quality wool to distinguish and expand its economy. The booming industry would ...

Dealer Ivy Jones is seeking institutional attention for 81-year-old artist Helen Evans Ramsaran, who makes bronze sculpture inspired by African art history. Helen Evans Ramsaran. Photo by Grace ...

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has been a keystone of Philadelphian culture since its founding in 1876, making it one of the oldest public art museums in the United States. Now, the museum is looking ...

From the Museum of the African Diaspora to two museums dedicated to the Black Panther Party, here are five institutions where you can explore Black culture and history in the Bay Area — and o… ...

Kerry James Marshall. Africa Restored (Cheryl as Cleopatra), 2003. The Art Institute of Chicago, gift of Susan and Lewis Manilow. David Hammons. African-American Flag, 1990. Collection of Larry ...

These institutions are essential to preserving Black art, culture, and history. African American Museums are vital in affirming African American legacies and ensuring our contributions are documented.

A Survey of African Arts deals with three primary ideas: Africa (the place), Art (human expression, its creation, use and interpretation) and History (over time). The course will look at the forms, ...