Research from African Art in The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
Library and Archive
The Robert Goldwater Library is a noncirculating research library dedicated to the documentation of the visual arts of sub-Saharan Africa, the Pacific Islands, and Native and Precolumbian America.
Film Screening
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.
Lecture
Join leading experts for presentations and discussion exploring cultural heritage sites in Africa, including Lalibela and Tigray in Ethiopia and the Wamala and Kasubi Tombs of the Kingdom of Buganda in Uganda, to learn about their significance, conservation, and care.
Lecture
Hear from philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah as he reflects on the cultural heritage of Africa in the 2022 Paul Mellon Lecture presented by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and World Monuments Fund.
WORKSHOP
This workshop aimed to deepen the study of the Dalaʾil, including geographically less studied areas of India and China, as well as parts of the African context.
Publication
An illuminating examination of the rich and varied textiles of Africa from the nineteenth century to the present day
Essays
A team of conservators and scientists have been investigating a selection of West African dance crests that will soon be on display.
Katherine McFarlin
December 6, 2024
From West Africa to Southeast Asia: The History of Muhammad al-Jazuli’s Dala’il al-Khayrat Prayer Book.
July 29, 2022