The spots are copper discs and the eyes are made from mirrors. Benin art features people, animals and gods. Crocodiles and leopards, appear many times in the art of Benin. This brass plaque shows ...

The art of Dombra Kuy refers to a solo composition performed on a traditional pear-shaped, long-necked, two-stringed, plucked musical instrument. The music aims to connect people to their historic ...

The country in Benin is expected to see a Total Capital Raised in the Traditional Capital Raising market market reaching US$5.2m in 2024. Within this market, Venture Capital is set to dominate ...

The European Union, the African Development Bank, United Nations agencies, bilateral donors, the World Bank Group, and the International Monetary Fund are Benin’s main partners. Less traditional ...

The 2024 Art Night and opening ceremony for the 7th Traditional Craft Revival Exhibition was held at the China Millennium Monument in Bejiing on Sept 6. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The ...

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has directed all traditional chiefs and leaders in Benin Kingdom to perform the traditional ...

The Benin Traditional Council (BTC), has warned against a planned installation and turbaning of an Hausa traditional ruler in Benin city. The BTC in a statement on Thursday by the Iyase (Prime ...

By Holland Cotter Lisa Schiff acknowledges stealing millions from major collectors who trusted her to buy them fashionable art. By Sarah Maslin Nir His Brutalist buildings, praised during the ...

“Spanish abstract artists were part of these same artistic conversations, pushing beyond the limits of the picture frame, questioning traditional modes of representation and experimenting with ...