African masks are famous for their cultural significance and artistic beauty. Sculpting these masks from clay gives you a ...
Lexus commissioned three headpieces, designed by Tosin Oshinowo and Chrissa Amuah, that combine traditional African craftsmanship and modern innovation. Millimeters-thick sheets of delicately etched ...
Carving techniques vary across regions in Africa, but generally involve hand tools like chisels and knives. The process ...
The colorful, floral vibes of Artechouse’s springtime cherry blossom exhibit will soon make way for Aṣẹ: Afro Frequencies, a summer installation designed to bring African culture and storytelling to ...
Baule mask Ivory Coast wood height: 43 in. (109 cm.) base by wood artist Kichizô Inagaki (1876–1951) (image courtesy Christie’s) Popularly known as the “Krugier-Picasso mask,” a 19th century West ...
It's OK to look in on "African Masks" at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden this month, and think about how similar objects invigorated European artists -- Picasso especially -- in ...
“When did it start? It really started in my head a long, long time ago.” So says Emily G. Hanna about when the idea came to her for the new exhibition at the Mingei International Museum. To hear her ...