Arts & Entertainment
Thursday Tour: Mami Wata - Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and Its Disaporas
This is the first major American exhibition to present a comprehensive examination of the dynamic visual arts associated with water spirits.
More than 200 works present a compelling range of art forms that portray the water deity widely known as Mami Wata. The exhibition highlights both traditional and contemporary images of Mami Wata and her consorts from across the African continent as well as from the Caribbean, Brazil, and the United States.
The tour include discussion about a variety of media including masks, kinetic sculptures, paintings, and shrine recreations.
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Closed Thanksgiving Day.