As one of the leading arts organizations in Michigan and the Midwest, the mission of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is to promote and cultivate the creation and appreciation of visual arts. | Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
As one of the leading arts organizations in Michigan and the Midwest, the mission of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is to promote and cultivate the creation and appreciation of visual arts. | Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
A Kalamazoo Institute of Arts exhibition inspired by African art explores how artists of varying cultures and perspectives have been inspired by the ideas, truths and myths surrounding the continent's art.
The exhibition, "Africa, Imagined: Reflections on Modern and Contemporary Art," opened with a virtual celebration on Jan. 22.
“Featuring mostly West African works of art spanning the 20th and 21st centuries, the exhibition will explore three key themes: escapism, social inquiry, and cultural reclamation,” a release about the exhibition states.
"Africa, Imagined" will be on display until May 1. Admission is free to children under the age of 12 and student tickets are only $2. Galleries will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
For more details about the exhibition, visit the KIA website.