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Arts of Africa, Dallas Museum of Art

"The DMA was an early advocate for the inclusion of African art in American art museums, and the Museum’s dedication to the field has set precedents since the 1950s. The collection is particularly strong in art from the Kongo and Luba cultures in Central Africa and the Yoruba and Edo (Benin kingdom) in West Africa." Over 2,000 objects online, easily searched by culture, date, artist, medium etc. High resolution downloads. [posted: Nov 22, 2022]

Arts of Global Africa, Minneapolis Institute of Art

"African and African Diaspora artists creating works of art, from Ancient Egypt to today. The collection includes masterworks of sculpture, ceramics, metalwork, and textiles, reflecting the diversity of African regions and cultures." You can browse thousand of objects online. [posted: Nov 22, 2022]

Artthrob: Contemporary Art in South Africa

"Artthrob is South Africa's leading contemporary visual arts publication, reporting on the national arts scene and the involvement of South African artists in the international art world." [posted: Mar 04, 2004]

Asafo Flags from the Karun Collection

An amazing collection of over 200 Asafo flags dating from as early as the 19th century. Along with an introductory essay by Duncan Clarke on the Asafo flags of the Fante people of western Ghana: "Appropriated from European naval ensigns and national flags, the form became the vessel for an exploration of local values and indigenous artistic creativity." [posted: Nov 19, 2022]

Axis Gallery

"Axis Gallery was founded in 1997 as the only US gallery promoting both traditional and contemporary art from Southern Africa. Today, Axis Gallery has adopted a roaming model, showing contemporary art by artists of African descent in numerous venues. Our project-oriented program includes artist residencies, international cultural collaborations, and training opportunities." [posted: Mar 04, 2004]

Baba Wagué Diakité

Award winning Malian book artist, musician, storyteller. Artwork includes painted ceramics, book art and sculpture. [posted: May 11, 2009]

Babajide Adeniyi-Jones

"Jide Adeniyi-Jones, was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He has worked as a professional photographer in Europe, Africa and the United States since 1974, with a practice that includes; documentary, industrial and editorial photography." [posted: Mar 04, 2004]

Bamana Crest Masks: 7th grade lesson plan

"Bamana Crest Masks: Culture, Creation, and Choreography. In this multi-day lesson, students will study the function and use of Tji Wara crest masks of the Bamana people of Africa. Using the masks as an example, students will develop a cultural study of their personal talents to create their own crest masks. Students will then choreograph a dance to go with their mask." From The North Carolina Museum of Art and A+ Schools of North Carolina. [posted: Nov 19, 2022]

Betty LaDuke

Betty LaDuke is an artist, art educator and author. Her books include Africa Through the Eyes of Women Artists and Africa: Women's Art, Women's Lives. She has traveled extensively in Africa, which has inspired much of her artwork. [posted: Mar 04, 2004]

Books from The Africa Center

"The Africa Center is built on the extraordinary legacy of the Museum for African Art. Founded in 1984, the Museum for African Art organized nearly 70 exhibitions of historical and contemporary art from Africa and its Diaspora in 140 venues spread across 80 cities, 17 countries and 4 continents." Their publications are available for free online reading in their entirety. Some great books! [posted: Nov 19, 2022]

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