there would likely only be one Black person, if that, in the whole institution who could tell this story, if they were even given the opportunity to do so.” “Art and Artifact” is Black history honored ...

“Dahomey,” a formally inventive documentary, traces the journey across continents of 26 artworks looted from the West African ...

Early investors in their work have been greatly rewarded, which is why many passionate collectors are looking for similarly talented African artists, whose work is both culturally significant and ...

Listeners will hear from Victoria Mann, founder and director of AKAA, and artist Christelle Clairville, whose work brings Caribbean influences to the dialogue around African identity. French-Belgo ...

To experience Munch’s singularly vivid work ‘The Scream’ in person is reason enough to visit Oslo, but there’s so much more to see.

South African artists Zolani Makibi and Nhlakanipho Mkhize were named as winners at the sixth edition of BIC’s flagship art competition, Art Master Africa. Makibi was named second place winner, while ...

Since the documentary’s cameras stopped rolling, plans for a new museum to showcase the treasures have stalled, and the ...

NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to director Mati Diop about her new documentary, "Dahomey." The film follows the return of royal treasures plundered by French forces.

Mati Diop examines the fate of 26 treasures — sometimes from their point of view — looted from Benin in 1892.

Botswana leader concedes election, ending his party’s 58-year rule Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded election defeat, ending the party’s 58-year rule.

But now, as her profile has risen online, she travels around the world teaching the art of African dance. Her dance videos have garnered more than 1 million likes on TikTok. She still aims to ...