
Now Open: The Arts of Africa in the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
Experience the creativity of artists and innovators in the Arts of Africa. Exhibition tour premieres online in July.
Articles, Audio, and Video

Video
Enjoy a selection of short films from a newly produced series on sub-Saharan Africa’s distinct landmarks and behind-the-scenes stories of the filmmaking process.
June 24

Video
Join a filmmaker, curators, and an international correspondent to learn about a series of short films that foreground twelve of sub-Saharan Africa’s distinct landmarks.
June 12

Video
Hear from local artisans who aim to preserve the vibrant architectural legacy of the remarkable Batammariba houses or sikien of Koutammakou.
May 31
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Essays

The site’s architectural layout and material culture have been key in understanding Great Zimbabwe’s settlement history and economic, social, and political organization.
May 27

A team of conservators and scientists have been investigating a selection of West African dance crests that will soon be on display.
December 6, 2024

African patrons and entrepreneurs quickly picked up the new technology, which circulated and flourished through local and global networks of exchange. Photographers, clients, and images moved across the region often traversing both national and ethnic boundaries.
March 1, 2017
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