The intricate patterns used in Dipo body art have been adopted by modern designers who incorporate these motifs into textiles ...

African Textiles in Iowa," a current exhibit at the Stanley Museum of Art, highlights a selection of textiles from a ...

For artist Dwayne Glapion, art and Kwanzaa are intertwined. Glapion, a Denver-based artist born in New Jersey, said he sees ...

Ghariokwu Lemi 'Africa’s King of Album Covers' Clocks 70 . Click to read more about Ghariokwu Lemi Fela Kuti on EURweb | ...

Welcome to Crochet Craftsman channel where the art of crochet comes to life. Our passion for crochet is boundless, and we're here to share it with you. Our content revolves around: Crochet Patterns: ...

African origami patterns are a beautiful fusion of culture and art. These intricate designs, inspired by traditional African motifs, are a testament to the continent's rich artistic heritage. They are ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The red rammed-earth walls of the new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) in Benin City, southern Nigeria, echo ...

South African artists in all media have a following in Paris. The Franco-South African arts and culture association, Le Kraal, tries to follow and post on the in­­coming artists to gather the Saffas ...

The Museum of West African Art is poised to give Nigeria an institution of global significance, although its most hyped attractions won’t be there. Credit...Video by Stephen Tayo For The New York ...

After six years, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is finally shining a spotlight on the transformative gift of over 3,000 African American quilts it received from the late ...

Unique, prehistoric rock art drawings have been discovered in the Andriamamelo Cave in western Madagascar. I was part of a team that discovered and described these ancient treasures. They’re the first ...

Amidst the vast expanses of the Malian region, there once flourished a remarkable civilization. How do we know? The unique terracotta figurines of Djenne-Djenno give historians a glimpse into the rich ...