The Office of External Affairs at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art is the official liaison for the news media. The office coordinates media coverage of exhibitions, events at the Museum, story ideas, film footage and still photographs courtesy of the Elisofon photographic archives. All requests for film at the museum are facilitated by the office of External Affairs. Images are for use by the press and media only.
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February 2, 2022
“Africa Is Beautiful”: Nollywood Stars in Conversation With the National Museum of African Art
Nollywood A-listers talk about art, cinema and the power of beauty as part of the global launch of “Iké Udé: Nollywood Portraits” at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art. […]
January 28, 2022
“Iké Udé: Nollywood Portraits” Opens Feb. 5 at National Museum of African Art
Exhibition Explores African Beauty Through Portraits of Nollywood Celebrities “Iké Udé: Nollywood Portraits” will be on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art starting Saturday, Feb. 5. Multimedia […]
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