This event is in the past.It took place on March 10, 2026 at Stamps Gallery.










Ever wonder how that mask got from a Nigerian village to a Michigan museum? Two curators unpack the wild, complicated journeys of African art, colonial entanglements and all. Equal parts history lesson and ethical deep-dive.
Curator-led talk
Museum ethics
African art history
Free evening event
Tips
🏛️"the coolest S in the museum"
đź’¸completely free but registration required
🎨ties to We Write to You About Africa exhibit
Subject Matters: How Did This Get Here?!
Old Fourth Ward










Ever wonder how that mask got from a Nigerian village to a Michigan museum? Two curators unpack the wild, complicated journeys of African art, colonial entanglements and all. Equal parts history lesson and ethical deep-dive.
Curator-led talk
Museum ethics
African art history
Free evening event
Tips
🏛️"the coolest S in the museum"
đź’¸completely free but registration required
🎨ties to We Write to You About Africa exhibit
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