KINGS AND QUEENS OF AFRICA: FORMS AND FIGURES OF POWER, LOUVRE ABU DHABI

Written By Zohra Opoku

ROIS ET REINES D’AFRIQUE: FORMES ET FIGURES DU POUVOIR

LOUVRE ABU DHABI

January 29 - May 25, 2025

Abu Dhabi, UAE

For the first time in the UAE and the region, a new exhibition, Kings and Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power, in collaboration with the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, offers an exceptional glimpse into the lives of Africa’s most revered and powerful figures. Explore masterfully designed royal attire, sacred symbols of spiritual influence, and much more.

Each piece on display reveals a story of authority and cultural significance, providing insight into the African kings and queens who shaped the continent, and how their legacy continues to inspire and influence contemporary African art and culture.

Curated by Musée du Quai Branly

Zohra Opoku
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