The Center for African American Art at the Detroit Institute of Arts was the first department of its kind in the nation when ...

West African graffiti has evolved from banned vandalism into accepted street art, with murals now reflecting regional culture ...

African fiber art has always been an integral part of the continent's cultural heritage, showcasing the creativity and ...

When I talk to Touria El Glaoui, founder of the 1-54 contemporary African art fairs, she has just returned from Brazil, ...

African terracotta pottery has been a part of the continent's artistic heritage for centuries. Today, it is making a comeback as a key player in modern African art. The unique textures, forms, and ...

This image is part of a weekly series that The Root is presenting in conjunction with the Image of the Black in Western Art Archive at Harvard University’s W.E.B. Du Bois Research Institute, part of ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A South African painting showing the president in what appears to be a sexual act with Nelson Mandela is stirring outrage as well as calls to respect freedom of expression. Artist ...

JOHANNESBURG – South African President Jacob Zuma and his African National Congress sought a court order Tuesday to have a painting depicting the president's genitals removed from an art gallery but ...

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From visiting ancient rock art to sipping wine while on safari, here are the best things to see outside of the most touristed ...