Vibrant African-themed abstract painting featuring geometric shapes and cultural motifs.
For decades, black artists have received scant attention at many of the world’s museums, but a raft of new exhibitions may signal the beginnings of a new era. Within the US alone, 4 exhibits this fall focus on the works of African or African American artists, provide insights into the creative ferment that existed in post-independence Africa, and upend conventional notions of African art.