First look at Narrative Wisdom and African Arts

View this email in your browser Experience the largest African arts exhibition organized by SLAM! October 19–February 16 Narrative Wisdom and African Arts puts contemporary works by African artists working around the world in dialogue with historical works made by artists across sub-Saharan Africa. Celebrate the opening with us! Public preview Friday, October 18 | 4-8 pm | Free Celebrate the opening of Narrative Wisdom and African Arts with drinks, free tickets to the exhibition, and a performance by David A. N. Jackson in Sculpture Hall. More Info Opening program featuring Yacouba Sissoko Friday, October 18 | 6-7:30 pm | Free Listen in on a brief overview of Narrative Wisdom and African Arts by exhibition curator Nichole Bridges, the Morton D. May Curator of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. Then, catch a performance by Yacouba Sissoko and his band SIYA. More Info Family Sunday—Narrative Wisdom Opening Celebration Sunday, October 20 | 1-4 pm | Free Enjoy hands-on art activities and watch a storytelling performance by author Catherine W. Ndegwa that will transport listeners to the heart of Kenya with music and hands-on experiences. More Info SLAM Underground: CHRONICLE Friday, October 25 | 7-10 pm | Free Explore the masterful ways that artists tell a tale through their artworks and the millions of stories told over centuries. The evening will include art making, performances, special guest speakers, music, cocktails, and more! More Info Plan your visit to SLAM and see Narrative Wisdom and African Arts! On Fridays, the Museum is open late and ticketed exhibitions are free. Museum Hours Tuesday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm Friday, 10 am–9 pm Closed Monday Ticketed exhibitions are always free for Museum Members. Join today! Narrative Wisdom and African Arts This exhibition is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Financial assistance for this exhibition has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. Support is provided by the E. Desmond Lee Family Endowment for Exhibitions. IMAGE CREDITS: Chokwe artist; Chihongo Mask, late19th–early 20th century; wood, plant fibers, feathers, metal, pigment; 30 x 31x 20 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Friends Endowment Fund and Museum Purchase 61:2024 Kongo artist, Kongo; Double Bell (kunda), 19th century; wood, pigment; 9 x 4 1/4 x 3 inches; Private collection; Image: R. H. Hensleigh Gosette Lubondo, Congolese, born 1993; Imaginary Trip II: #3, 2018; inkjet print; image: 19 5/8 x 29 1/2 inches, sheet: 22 x 32 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, The Helen Kornblum Fund for Women Photographers, and Gift of August A. Busch Jr., by exchange 40:2021; © Gosette Lubondo, work produced as part of the photographic residencies of the Museum of Quai Branly-JacquesChirac Copyright © 2024 Saint Louis Art Museum. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Saint Louis Art Museum 1 Fine Arts Drive St. Louis, MO 63110-1331 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe