Lexus commissioned three headpieces, designed by Tosin Oshinowo and Chrissa Amuah, that combine traditional African craftsmanship and modern innovation. Millimeters-thick sheets of delicately etched ...

Photographer Selim Harbi was drawn to West Africa for its culture and its handicrafts – specifically, its masks. When he visited the region in 2014, he spent time asking people all about the masks: ...

Using found Edwardian writing desks, Sonia E. Barrett animates her sculptures with expressive faces redolent of African ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego Mesa College's art gallery celebrates Black history with a new exhibit showcasing traditional African artwork. The exhibit, "Africa in Context," is much more than a ...

In this op-ed, fashion historian and curator Darnell-Jamal Lisby breaks down the fashion from Black Is King and their connections to specific African regions, cultures, and traditions. Throughout the ...

The colorful, floral vibes of Artechouse’s springtime cherry blossom exhibit will soon make way for Aṣẹ: Afro Frequencies, a summer installation designed to bring African culture and storytelling to ...

Two layers of wire, buttons or googly eyes with bushy eyelashes, felt lips and a large fabric nose with a bell. Traditional Courir de Mardi Gras masks often follow this general pattern, but they can ...

Masquerades are cultural or religious events that often feature masked dancers embodying various spirits. Omabe masquerades are believed to be representatives of the ancestors of Nsukka. The region ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Museum of Art has experimented from time to time with installations or temporary exhibitions that mix historical and contemporary art. But it has probably never done so ...