Welcome to H-AfrArts, Expressive Cultures of Africa. H-AfrArts is composed of two parts, a discussion list and a web site cosponsored by Humanities and Social Sciences OnLine (H-Net) and the Arts Council of the African Studies Association (ACASA). Its content focuses on the expressive cultures of Africa and the African Diaspora.

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Discussion published by Justine De Young on Sunday, November 21, 2021

FIT (SUNY) in NYC seeking Spring 2022 African art adjunct for 2 courses

Dear colleagues,

We unexpectedly need to find an instructor for our African art survey classes that we're offering in Spring 2022.  They are in-person courses that will run from January 24-May 16:

HA 223 — African Art and Civilization - Mondays @ 12:10-3pm

Surveys cultures of sub-Saharan Africa. Illustrated lectures present art and architecture in relation to history, religion, economic conditions, and social and political structures.

Discussion published by Helena Cantone on Friday, November 19, 2021

CFP: European Exhibition Reviews for African Arts journal

African Arts journal is seeking original exhibition reviews for publication on a rolling basis focussed on both historical and contemporary African art exhibitions taking place in Europe from established and emerging scholars.

Reviews are encouraged to provide readers with a general overview of an exhibition, while at the same time stimulating debate among museum/academic communities, offering critical interventions and original perspectives on the curatorial framework, themes and/or impact.