Emmanuel Item has tattooed hundreds of people with designs that draw deeply on his Nigerian heritage, connecting people in the diaspora with African culture.

The Swahili coastal massage style is characterized by gentle strokes that mimic ocean waves. This technique focuses on ...

“From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson” will now be on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art until Jan. 6, 2025. The exhibition, which imagines a powerful ...

The exhibition Inscribing meaning will explore the relationships between African art, language, graphic systems and the written word. It focuses on the history of particular African scripts, including ...

Kubiri's unique artistic style is changing the European perception of African art. His artworks represent black characters in a different way than usual, while also challenging deep social issues such ...