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The Delta and the Cape: How Do They Connect?
To truly understand African-American creativity today, it helps to look at what is happening on the African continent itself. Zeitz MOCAA—the largest museum of contemporary African art—offers a powerful lens through which to see how global Black creativity continues to evolve. Its mission mirrors our own here in the Louisiana Delta, revealing deep connections across the African diaspora.
Before the Renaissance: African Art in the Age of Antiquity
Before da Vinci or Michelangelo, African artists were already creating masterworks in bronze, terracotta, and stone. From the Nok and Ifẹ̀ to Kush and Aksum, this post explores Africa’s deep artistic legacy—and why it matters to how we see Black art today.