Kings and Queens of Africa. Forms and Figures of Power is organised into about thirty sequences that alternate between themes of power and cultural, historical and geographical focuses, nearly twenty African reference kingdoms are evoked, from West to East, through the centre and South of the continent. The selection of objects connects with and responds to each other, creating echoes across time and space.

Combined with a selection of contemporary artworks, Kings and Queens of Africa. Forms and Figures of Power highlights the ongoing relevance of the theme of power, either in dialogue with or in counterpoint to the history of the kingdoms evoked.

Symposium : african museums today & tomorrow

Louvre Abu Dhabi presents the symposium, African Museums Today & Tomorrow, a symposium produced by France Muséums, from January 28 to 30, 2025 bringing together leading voices from African museums. This symposium coincides with Kings and Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power, the museum’s first major exhibition focused on African heritage. It also marks the launch of Louvre Abu Dhabi’s series of research outreach activities, reaffirming its commitment to advancing scholarly research in the museum field and offering new insights into global practices through its research program.

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