Your Artstor image groups were copied to Workspace. The Artstor website will be retired on Aug 1st. Paideuma: Mitteilungen zur Kulturkunde Bd. 43, 1997 "Do All Cultural Roads Lead to Benin?" T ...

“It is about reconnecting with our culture, art, and spirituality ... Visitors flock to Ouidah, nestled on Benin’s Atlantic coast, to witness one of the world’s oldest religions come ...

We know that the landscape out of which Ife (and Benin) emerged consisted ... VIEWS OF TWO HISTORIANS "The art was largely motivated by the culture, the cultural practices of the people.

Benin art market is still evolving, unlike Lagos. She stated that notwithstanding, there are strong indications the art market is picking up considering the recent developments recorded in the sector.

including the renowned Benin Bronzes made of brass and ivory. These artefacts were not merely art pieces; they held deep cultural and spiritual significance for the Edo people. Their removal has ...

Recently, the Worcester Art Museum and the Italian government came to an agreement regarding two artifacts that were allegedly stolen from Italy in the 1950s.  According to a January 30 release by the ...

The kingdom of Ife developed in the rainforest in the 600s. Its art and religion influenced the culture of Benin, which began in the 900s and reached the height of its power between the 1400s and ...

Benin Bronzes are exhibited in museums around the world, but the largest collection can be found in the British Museum. While Germany announced the return of the bronzes in its possession, some ...

the Dutch culture and education minister, said in a statement. “The Benin Bronzes are indispensable to Nigeria. It is good that they are going back.” The committee is currently considering ...

"With this return, we are contributing to the redress of a historical injustice that is still felt today," said Dutch Minister of Culture ... of West African Art in Benin City in 2026, designed ...