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Artworks by African Americans from the Collection

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We’re celebrating 60 years of our National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, where you can explore the exceptional beauty, power, and diversity of Africa’s arts and cultures. africa.si.edu/ | Smithsonian

We’re celebrating 60 years of our National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, where you can explore the exceptional beauty, power, and diversity of Africa’s arts and cultures. africa.si.edu/ | Smithsonian

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On June 21, the Smithsonian will mark the first Saturday of summer by staying open late! Join the National Museum of African Art for #SolsticeSaturday programs from 4 p.m.–12 a.m., including family-friendly options in the early evening and late-night activities for the adult crowd. The schedule includes DJ and VJ sets and a panel discussion featuring live arts performers. The event will be enriched by the vibrant rhythms of Burundi’s royal drums and the captivating elegance of traditional dance.

On June 21, the Smithsonian will mark the first Saturday of summer by staying open late! Join the National Museum of African Art for #SolsticeSaturday programs from 4 p.m.–12 a.m., including family-friendly options in the early evening and late-night activities for the adult crowd. The schedule includes DJ and VJ sets and a panel discussion featuring live arts performers. The event will be enriched by the vibrant rhythms of Burundi’s royal drums and the captivating elegance of traditional dance.

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You don’t have to go indoors to appreciate great art! Enjoy the fall weather this #WorldArchitectureDay and take a walk by one of our beautiful buildings in both Washington, D.C. and New York City. Here are nine views awaiting you. Featuring Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Gar

You don’t have to go indoors to appreciate great art! Enjoy the fall weather this #WorldArchitectureDay and take a walk by one of our beautiful buildings in both Washington, D.C. and New York City. Here are nine views awaiting you. Featuring Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Gar

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Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Take a peek inside the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. | The New York Times

Take a peek inside the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. | The New York Times

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How to Virtually Explore the Smithsonian From Your Living Room

How to Virtually Explore the Smithsonian From Your Living Room

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Join the National Museum of African Art for Afrobeat Vibes, a celebratory evening of African art, cuisine and music curated by DJ Tao on Thursday, Oct. 16. Your ticket purchase provides generous support for our exhibitions and public programs. Registration is required. RSVP today: https://africanart.ticketspice.com/afrobeat-vibes-at-the-smithsonian Visit africa.si.edu for the latest updates. The event is hosted by the museum’s Global Africa Council. 🎥 Afrobeat Vibes 2024, National Museum of Afr

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Smithsonian Buys Rare Photos From First African American Studios

It’s here! Our new exhibition “Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art” is on view through Aug. 23, 2026. Artists’ voices are central to this exhibition, which features works by Ṣọlá Olúlòde, Dada Khanyisa, Leilah Babirye, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Kawira Mwirichia, Tobi Onabolu and Zanele Muholi, among many other LGBTQ artists from across Africa and its diaspora. “Here” is based on years of close collaboration and dialogue with these artists and their communities. Through their art, they invite us i

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For Afrofuturist artists like Maps Glover and Denai “Bfly” Nixon, the work they do has to penetrate the fourth wall and actually touch people’s lives. Afrofuturism: The Origin Story, premieres tonight 8 PM. Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture | Smithsonian Channel

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Works of artists from Africa, the Americas and the Caribbean from the 17th through 21st centuries are on display in a new exhibition: "Afro-Atlantic Histories," at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. https://cbsn.ws/3ywAiJX | CBS Sunday Morning

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These Stunning Artworks Capture the Resilience—and Defiance—of Black Lives Matter

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Guide to the National Museum of African American History (NMAAHC)

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Meet the Inhabitants of the Mythic World of Drexciya

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🎙️In EP 2 of the podcast series, Ayana V Jackson shares how she came to work with the National Museum of African Art and the process that brought the exhibition to life. Link in bio for full episode ☝🏿 With @ayanavjackson @siyabangena22 @erantahor @zweli_mbalo Editor: @mammasibiya #Podcast #NMAFA #SmithsonianAfricanArt | National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

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The making of From the Deep-In the Wake of Drexciya with @ayanavjackson 🎙️Here's an excerpt from EP4 of the From the Deep-In the Wake of Drexciya with @ayanavjackson exhibition podcast series. Get the scoop on how to exhibition came to life and the lessons we can take from it. Link in bio for full episode ☝🏿 With @ayanavjackson @siyabangena22 @erantahor @zweli_mbalo Editor: @mammasibiya #Podcast #NMAFA #SmithsonianAfricanArt #Africa #Art #AfricanArt #AfricanDiaspora #Diaspora #ContemporaryArt

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📅 Mark your calendars! Tune in for a video viewing on May 11, as @ayanavjackson dives in to explore the history and inspiration behind the exhibition From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya. Here, her artworks bring to life an African, women-led aquatopia founded during the Middle Passage. 🤝🏾 This video originally presented at the Claiming Space Symposium (2022) and is part of the Smithsonian Afrofuturism series, a collaboration of the National Museum of African Art, National Air and Space Mus

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At 91, Nigerian artist who reimagined the crucifixion is celebrated at Smithsonian

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Throughout history, Black artists have used their creativity to tell stories, challenge perspectives, and capture the essence of our culture. These visionaries shaped the art world and continue to inspire generations. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the groundbreaking contributions of Black painters, sculptors, and photographers who have left an indelible mark on history. Their work reflects our struggles, triumphs, and resilience—reminding us that Black art is not just history; it’s legac

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African American History Museum Opens ‘Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures' Exhibit

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Civil rights leader says artifacts have been removed from Smithsonian’s Museum of African American History

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A Legacy in Color: Smithsonian Exhibition Unveiled

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