In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting 10 important artists whose work is on view now at the Birmingham Museum of Art. While the Museum takes the opportunity […]
African art
Ibeji Figure
This figure represents a person who was a twin, or ibeji. Nigeria has the highest rates of twinning in the world— around four times higher than the global average. Among […]
5 Things to Do at African Heritage Festival
We hope your weekend plans include celebrating the vibrant traditions and cultures of Africa at our African Heritage Festival on Saturday! Inspired by the art in our African galleries, this free festival […]
Spotlight on the collection: April 2017
This painting of a man and woman embracing is from the West African country of Senegal. The image has been painted on the back of a pane of glass – […]
Spotlight on the Collection: December 2016
This crown would have been worn by a chief of the Baule people who live in the West African country of Côte d’Ivoire, which means Ivory Coast in French. The […]
Slow Art Weekend
You may be familiar with the Museum’s Slow Art Sunday, a weekly experience, through the guidance of a docent, where one can leave behind their hectic schedule and take time to […]
5 Resolutions You Can Keep In 2016
Sometimes the thought of committing to a New Year’s resolution can feel daunting and unattainable. Instead, why not resolve to bring more art into your life this year? Here are 5 resolutions […]
Winter In The Galleries
We officially welcome winter on December 22, and there’s no better way to greet the new season than enjoying festive art in the galleries. Take a look at these 10 […]