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Ethiopian Art Restitution: Toledo Museum Acquires 380 Works

Abebaw Ayalew Gella and Adam M. Levine standing together to discuss Ethiopian Art Restitution.

The Toledo Museum of Art has acquired about 380 Ethiopian artworks and launched a more-than-20-year partnership with Ethiopia focused on provenance research, stewardship, and restitution.

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‘The Lugard Masquerade’: A Powerful Convergence of Yoruba Culture and Colonial History

The Lugard Masquerade, 2024 oil on canvas painting by Wole Lagunju blends art and history, using Yoruba culture and colonial imagery to explore the complexities of post-colonial African identity

In The Lugard Masquerade, Wole Lagunju masterfully blends Yoruba traditions with Western influences, inviting viewers to reflect on post-colonial African identity.