Leppi, the traditional fabric of Guinea, has been officially recognised as a cultural heritage of the West African country and is now protected by the African Intellectual Property Organisation (OAPI) ...

Leppi, the traditional fabric of Guinea ... Read morePutting the ‘African’ back in West African wax print fabrics Authorities say the protected status will help combat counterfeiting. “ ...

THE dancers shake their hips, kicking their feet to the beat of the age-old "dance of the caterpillars", typically performed ...

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Animbola Owoade, has stressed the need for the propagation of African culture and tradition, saying culture and tradition are the bearings of every human action and aspiration.

Here are five timeless African textile patterns that continue to mesmerize admirers across the globe. Hailing from Ghana, ...

American artist Kehinde Wiley has unveiled an exhibition in Morocco of portraits of African leaders as part of a yearslong ...

The Mint Museum Randolph’s African art galleries are open again after closing for an extensive, multi-year renovation. The ...

Curators and museum officials collaborated with the men who made the spectacular masquerades. "We thought, ‘Let's work with ...

Anke Hanusch dips her needle into dark blue wax and dots it precisely on a yellow ... to bestow diligence and a good work ethic upon the youngster. The tradition of decorating Easter eggs is ...

Artistic Innovations and Collaborations' presents the work of four artists who create ensembles for masquerading societies in ...

Here are eight exhibitions happening during EXPO Art Week that capture the spirit that makes the fair possible.