African wire art is a unique form of crafting that uses thin metal wires to create intricate designs. This art form is not only popular across Africa but also gaining recognition worldwide. The motifs ...

Onyinyechi Jennifer Omole is a United Kingdom-based Nigerian artist. Onyinyechi draws inspiration from the vibrant colours, intricate patterns, and compelling stories found in African fabrics. Growing ...

Traditional techniques for applying natural dyes are an essential part of African art. Techniques like batik or tie-dyeing are commonly used to create intricate patterns with these dyes. These ...

As Brooklin A. Soumahoro made his way through his industrial-style studio in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Glassell Park, he pointed out oil paintings in various stages of completion, and compared ...

The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize, designed to elevate the work of contemporary African artists, has found its latest artist to thrust into the spotlight. Inspired by Moroccan architecture and ...

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 ...

A Human Ideal in African Art: Bamana Figurative Sculpture (Exhibition) (1986: Washington, D.C.) Africa Illustrated: Fantasy and Reality Before 1900 (Exhibition) (1991: Washington, D.C.) African Art ...

Photographs taken by Gavin Ashworth during the summer of 1987 in several villages in Mali and Cote d'Ivoire. The images detail all phases of strip weaving, from the spinning of yarn to the assemblage ...