African art

Benin Bronzes on exhibit at the British Museum.

Germany plans to return looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. Will other countries follow suit?

May 17, 2021Arts

For many inside and outside of Africa, the Benin Bronzes are symbols of colonialism and exploitation, and they’ll stay that way until they’re returned.

Three large royal statues of the Kingdom of Dahomey

Benin negotiates with France to return precious objects taken during colonial war

January 14, 2020Arts

South African artist Lady Skollie on a sofa in her studio with cut-out shapes of bananas on the wall behind her

South African artist Lady Skollie explains why she paints burning vaginas

August 7, 2017Arts

This isn’t a photo. It’s an oil painting by a Nigerian artist who hopes his works will draw attention to African arts.

March 14, 2016Arts