New African Masquerades: Museums in United States and West Africa Presenting Landmark Look at Contemporary Masquerade Practices
Installation view of “New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations,” New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, La. (April 4-Aug. 10, 2025). Shown, Ensemble by Hervé Youmbi. | Photo by Wayan Barre, Courtesy NOMA GIVING RARE INSIGHT into contemporary West African masquerade practices across societies, cultures, and religions, “New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and...
Anne Collins Smith Announced as New Chief Curator at New Orleans Museum of Art
Anne Collins Smith’s appointment is historic. She is the first Black person to head NOMA’s curatorial department THE NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART (NOMA) announced a new chief curator on Feb. 11. Anne Collins Smith has taken on the newly created role, leading the museum’s entire curatorial department. Smith is a local hire with...
Latest News in Black Art: International African American Museum Opened, Spelman Museum Launching National Collection Tour, Kadir Nelson’s July 4th Vision & More
Latest News in Black Art features updates and developments in the world of art and related culture The International African American Museum in Charleston, S.C., is located at Gadsden’s Wharf. The historic site was a major landing point for enslaved Africans. | Photo courtesy International African American Museum MUSEUMS After two decades...
