But the mask turned out to be a rare piece of African art — a 19th-century Ngil mask used in rituals by the Fang people in Gabon, with only a handful of such pieces in existence. Only about a ...

For more than 20 years photographer Phyllis Galembo has traveled Africa and Haiti documenting the art of the masquerade. What is it about masks? “It’s the creativity,” says Galembo.

Just 13 masks and figures from the Congo and Yoruba tribe will remain on show until June 30th, essential viewing for those interested in the rich history of Black Art. "African sculptors have ...

These works often offer only the most subtle suggestion of a face or body in their reference to both tribal art and Modernism. “Looking at science fiction movies and comic books, I realized that the ...

New Orleans artist Tahj Williams used to stitch the Super Bowl logo and theme art in her sewing room, and now her creation is ...

The impact of imperial expansion in art highlights how subjugation and oppression are not simply a matter of territory, but also a matter of identity and expression”. Zara Hossain explores Picasso's ...

Beginning a chapter: Columbus Museum of Art receives $25,000 to create fund ... Thorne was inspired by the African masks he saw sold in local markets. Thorne now uses these masks in his work.