Batik art on wood is an African tradition that marries the beauty of intricate patterns with the natural elegance of wood ...
African sculptures are a testament to the continent's rich cultural heritage, showcasing a diverse array of artistic ...
Several records fell Thursday at the first ever auction dedicated to contemporary African art at Bonhams. The Africa Now sale attracted bidders from around the world to the auction house’s ...
Rice University provides funding as a member of The Conversation US. The work of award-winning Zimbabwe-born sculptor Shepherd Ndudzo is instantly recognisable. Fluid, elongated black bodies and body ...
In the 1970s, African art wasn’t getting the attention it deserved, according to Doris Ligon. Ligon, then a student at Howard Community College and Columbia resident, noticed her “Art in Man’s Culture ...
Historical background / Leonard Kahan -- Agents of transformation / Donna Page -- Surface symbols: the meanings of color, patina, encrustation, and design on Bamana sculpture / Pascal James Imperato - ...
New forms of artistic expression abound in Africa, but remain overshadowed by "traditional" genres or are ignored by scholars. New sculptural forms have emerged more slowly than painting and have been ...
The media was treated to an African art show Tuesday featuring $500,000 in objects that will be part of Kalahari Resorts’ new African-themed resort hotel, water park and convention center. Scores of ...
Watch as I take on my most challenging project yet: carving a massive elephant sculpture from wood and epoxy resin. Standing ...