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Two goats stand amidst an abstract, earthy backdrop with intense red tones.
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Symposium—Iba Ndiaye: Between Latitude and Longitude
Explore the significance of the work of artist Iba Ndiaye (1928–2008) with an esteemed group of international scholars.
February 28
A Christ figure cast in relief, arms extended, on a brass cast crucifix.
Kongo Christianity: The Intersection of Two Worlds
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
Mamadou Diouf standing by Alisa LaGamma and gesturing to the photo wall in the Arts of Africa galleries
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Exhibition Tour—Arts of Africa | Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
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
An overhead view of the Kasubi Tombs in Kampala, Uganda. The woven, wattle and daub structure is surrounded by a forest on one side, and homes on the other with an empty lot directly in front.
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A Film Screening and Conversation on Africa's Cultural Landmarks | Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
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
Aerial view of stone walls and trees at Great Zimbabwe
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New Galleries/Fresh Perspectives—A Conversation About Presenting Africa’s Cultural Landmarks
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
View of the Asante Traditional Building in Ghana
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Asante Traditional Buildings, Ghana
Join in a lively festival at one of ten remaining Asante traditional buildings in Ghana.
May 31, 2025
Aerial view of the Tsodilo Hills
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Tsodilo Hills, Botswana
Explore the ancient rock art of Tsodilo Hills, Botswana, one of the world’s most significant archaeological and cultural heritage sites.
May 31, 2025
Aerial view of a large tomb structure
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Tombs of Buganda Kings at Wamala and Kasubi, Uganda
Enter the royal burial site of Kasubi and learn about the efforts to rebuild the Kasubi Kings Tomb after a devastating fire in 2010.
May 31, 2025
(Man) overlooking the Royal Hill of Ambohimange in Madagascar
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Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, Madagascar
Travel to one of Madagascar's most significant spiritual and historic sites, where generations have come to seek blessings of their ancestors.
May 31, 2025
Front view of a sikien house
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Sikien of Koutammakou, Republic of Benin and Togo
Hear from local artisans who aim to preserve the vibrant architectural legacy of the remarkable Batammariba houses or sikien of Koutammakou.
May 31, 2025