From masks worn to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to Hong Kong protesters wearing Guy Fawkes masks during anti-China protests, 2020 is a time of masks. Yet in much of Africa, such face coverings masks ...

At the beginning of the 20th century, the traditional masks of sub-Saharan Africa motivated artists such as Picasso and Matisse to remake the human form. A century later, these masks have become a ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego Mesa College's art gallery celebrates Black history with a new exhibit showcasing traditional African artwork. The exhibit, "Africa in Context," is much more than a ...

African paper mache masks are a unique blend of artistry and sustainability. These masks, made from recycled materials, are a ...

While the autumntime, and Halloween and its attending parties in particular, is very much about the concept of masquerade and costuming and different identities, the concept of the mask isn't simply ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. MEMPHIS, Tenn.— A Memphis business owner is ...

“Disguise: Masks and Global African Art” is an exhibition about identity, which is unremarkable when questions of identity have been front and center for artists for more than a quarter-century. What ...

African tribal masks are known for their distinctive geometric patterns, which have become a staple in modern jewelry design.