Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa’s Arts

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Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa’s Arts

National Museum of African Art
Monday, November 16, 2026•10:00 AM
Free
More than 300 works of art from the museum’s permanent collection are on view within this exhibition. Working in media as diverse as wood, ceramics, drawing, jewelry, mixed media, sculpture, painting, photography, printmaking, and video, these works of art reflect the visionary ideas and styles developed by men and women from more than half of Africa’s 55 nations.
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About National Museum of African Art

As part of the Smithsonian Institution, this museum serves as a vital center for exploring the diverse artistic expressions of the African continent through both historic and modern lenses.story_potoo

950 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560
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• Closes 5:30 PM
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