New art exhibition "A History Untold" aims to showcase Africa's diverse contribution to world history. Six African and diaspora artists are exhibiting works, including "Once Upon a Time Under the Blue Skies I" (2021) by Nigerian Damilola Okhoya.
New art exhibition "A History Untold" aims to showcase Africa's diverse contribution to world history. Six African and diaspora artists are exhibiting works, including "Once Upon a Time Under the Blue Skies I" (2021) by Nigerian Damilola Okhoya.
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"Scholars of Timbuktu I" (2021) by Damilola Okhoya. In the 14th century, the city of Timbuktu, in Mali, was a center of learning and education known for its universities and libraries.
"Scholars of Timbuktu I" (2021) by Damilola Okhoya. In the 14th century, the city of Timbuktu, in Mali, was a center of learning and education known for its universities and libraries.
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"OJO-OGUN" Blacksmith (2021) by Steve Ekpenisi. This sculpture speaks to the long history of iron smelting in West Africa, which is believed to have started in the sixth century BC.
"OJO-OGUN" Blacksmith (2021) by Steve Ekpenisi. This sculpture speaks to the long history of iron smelting in West Africa, which is believed to have started in the sixth century BC.
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The exhibition is presented by England international rugby player Maro Itoje. "Art is something that I love, it touches the soul," he said.
The exhibition is presented by England international rugby player Maro Itoje. "Art is something that I love, it touches the soul," he said.
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It is being held at Signature African Art gallery, in London, from May 20 to June 19, 2021.
It is being held at Signature African Art gallery, in London, from May 20 to June 19, 2021.
Courtesy Signature African Art/Mora Ltd
South African artist Giggs Kgole celebrates the vibrant jazz scene in Sophiatown, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, in the 1950s.
South African artist Giggs Kgole celebrates the vibrant jazz scene in Sophiatown, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, in the 1950s.
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"A Crime Against Humanity" (2021) by Giggs Kgole.
"A Crime Against Humanity" (2021) by Giggs Kgole.
Courtesy Giggs Kgole/Mora Ltd
"The Mathematician" (2021) by Djakou Kassi Nathalie, a ceramicist from Cameroon.
"The Mathematician" (2021) by Djakou Kassi Nathalie, a ceramicist from Cameroon.
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"The Mathematician, Eternity and Shape of Numbers" (2021) by Djakou Kassi Nathalie.
"The Mathematician, Eternity and Shape of Numbers" (2021) by Djakou Kassi Nathalie.
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"Nubian Archer" (2021) by Damilola Okhoya.
"Nubian Archer" (2021) by Damilola Okhoya.
Damilola Okhoya/Signature African Art
"Queen Warrior I" (2021) by Damilola Okhoya.
"Queen Warrior I" (2021) by Damilola Okhoya.
Damilola Okhoya/Signature African Art
"The Scribe" (2021) by Damilola Okhoya.
"The Scribe" (2021) by Damilola Okhoya.
Damilola Okhoya/Signature African Art
"Timbuktu" (2021) by Damilola Okhoya.
"Timbuktu" (2021) by Damilola Okhoya.
Damilola Okhoya/Signature African Art
"Voices From the Silence" (2021) by Adelaide Damoah and Peter Adjaye.
"Voices From the Silence" (2021) by Adelaide Damoah and Peter Adjaye.
Courtesy Adelaide Damoah and Peter Adjaye/Mora Ltd