Friday, May 8, 11:30 AM

Baltimore Museum of Art

10 Art Museum Drive

Baltimore, MD 21218

Join fellow members on a tour of Adorned: African Women & the Art of Identity at the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) with Associate Curator of African Art Kevin Tervala. Across sub-Saharan Africa, a strict gendered division of artistic labor existed throughout much of the 19th and 20th centuries. Men worked in wood and metal, carving and casting works that glorified leaders and paid homage to deities, while women created works in clay, cloth, and beads, stitching and firing the art of everyday life. This exhibition brings together two dozen works from the BMA's collection to demonstrate the critical role of women in shaping and maintaining social identities across 20th-century Africa.

Free for members, but reservations are required. Contact Danielle Tyson at 202-994-5242 or tysond@gwu.edu for questions. You can also join or renew your membership online.