Choosing the right fabric is crucial in African applique art. Cotton is commonly used because of its durability and ease of handling. However, other fabrics such as silk or linen can also be used for ...

African art is known for its bold patterns that are often inspired by nature and traditional symbols. These patterns can be incorporated into your home through textiles like cushions, curtains, or ...

A new exhibit at the Mint Museum in Charlotte features art that originates from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It aims to connect African-American residents to their roots.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Museum of Art has experimented from time to time with installations or temporary exhibitions that mix historical and contemporary art. But it has probably never done so ...

A new generation of women and men are spurring change by starting businesses, organizing innovative projects, and inspiring important conversations. A continent rich in resources, and people are the ...

The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize, designed to elevate the work of contemporary African artists, has found its latest artist to thrust into the spotlight. Inspired by Moroccan architecture and ...

African art is having a vogue moment. People are very interested in it, but there’s still a sense of Africa and African art as something of an exotic “other” that sits on the periphery and not really ...

Silk is not typically associated with Africa, but the luxurious cloth has been produced there for centuries. Moth to Cloth: Silk in Africa, an exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) now on view ...

History is often taught as if serious art followed a single European arc—from classical Greek sculpture to Renaissance realism to modern museums—while Africa appears late, peripheral, or confined to ...