African bead art is steeped in symbolism, with each color and pattern holding a special meaning. For example, red may ...

Patterns in African textiles are not just decorative; they are symbolic. Each pattern can represent a different meaning or ...

Onyinyechi Jennifer Omole is a United Kingdom-based Nigerian artist. Onyinyechi draws inspiration from the vibrant colours, intricate patterns, and compelling stories found in African fabrics. Growing ...

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 ...

As Brooklin A. Soumahoro made his way through his industrial-style studio in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Glassell Park, he pointed out oil paintings in various stages of completion, and compared ...

Review of the 1987 exhibition at the National Museum of African Art, "Patterns of Life : West African Strip-weaving Traditions." https://siris-libraries.si.edu/ipac20 ...

Textile pattern by Constance Girard for Vlisco on view in Vlisco: African Fashion on a Global Stage (photo by the author for Hyperallergic) The story of Vlisco begins not in Dakar, Lagos, or Accra, ...

The Brooklyn Museum announces new galleries for African art, reflecting a contemporary vision that bridges historical and ...

On a recent weekday morning, some two dozen smartly dressed art enthusiasts gathered at Tate Modern before its doors opened for a private tour of the expansive solo exhibition of South African visual ...