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African Art in The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
Cécile Fromont reflects on the history of Christianity in the Kingdom of Kongo and how it is expressed in Kongolese culture through the lens of a crucifix at The Met.
Cécile Fromont
November 19, 2025
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Join curator Alisa LaGamma to celebrate the renovation and reopening of the Arts of Africa galleries in the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing.
Alisa LaGamma and Jenny Peruski
August 14, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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Meet a specialist who continues the tradition of lost-wax casting to produce an array of metalworks for royal and public clients on Ìgùn Street in Benin City.
May 31, 2025
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Hear from local artisans who aim to preserve the vibrant architectural legacy of the remarkable Batammariba houses or sikien of Koutammakou.
May 31, 2025
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Explore the impressive stone wall ruins of the largest man-made structure in medieval sub-Saharan Africa.
May 31, 2025
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Meet the archeologists who are advocating for the preservation and continued study of these remarkable structures.
May 31, 2025
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Ascend with local priests along sheer cliffs to hear about the preservation of these remarkable sites of devotion.
May 31, 2025
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Discover how the historic coastal towns of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara face critical threats from coastal erosion and rising sea levels.
May 31, 2025