Exhibition

Currents: Water in African Art

Location
National Museum of African Art
– Ongoing
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Diverse and wide-ranging in material, time period, style, and intended use, the objects in Currents span the continent of Africa to explore the importance of water for both practical and artistic purposes. Objects on view include Akan fish-shaped weights for measuring gold dust, figures and masks associated with water spirits, paintings and textile arts, and videos by contemporary artists William Kentridge and Georgia Papageorge.

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Exterior of the National Museum of African Art with two domed roofs, banners at the entrance, and a sculpture on the left side
National Museum of African Art
The National Museum of African Art is the only national museum in the United States dedicated to the collection, exhibition, conservation, and study of the arts of Africa.
Location
Washington, DC
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
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