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Married Woman’s Apron (itjogolo or ijogolo), Ndebele peoples
These decorated aprons were gifts from the groom’s family to his wife, and signified her new role in society.

Velino Shije Herrera (Ma Pe Wi), Design, Tree and Birds
The Pueblo Modernism of Velino Shije Herrera.

History and deception: Kenseth Armstead’s Surrender Yorktown 1781
How can we begin to correct the lies of history? Artist Kenseth Armstead suggests a poetic solution.

The City at night, Joseph Stella’s The Voice of the City of New York Interpreted
An interpretation of the city's colossal skyscrapers

Uche Okeke
Nigerian independence inspired artists to develop a new national and artistic identity based on “natural synthesis.”