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An online resource dedicated to histories of Africa and African diaspora as seen through the lens of the visual arts. This digital initiative highlights perspectives and lived experiences of artists; and is designed to support common core standards in history, humanities, and ethnic studies for 7th–12th-grade learners. Based on seminal Fowler exhibitions and publications, these interactive activities are designed to inspire students to explore intersections of art, history, religion, and current events.
StoryMaps
Project Team
- Amy Landau, Director of Education and Interpretation and Co-Director of Engaging Lived Religion
- Francesca Albrezzi, Director of Digital Development for Vital Matters at the Fowler Museum, Office of Advanced Research Computing, UCLA
- Leigh Carter, Program Coordinator, and Educator
- Johnathan Glover, Head of Digital Learning and Innovation
- Gene McHugh, Head of Digital Media
- Marina Belozerskaya, Managing Editor
Texts are based on the curatorial work of:
- Silvia Forni, Shirley & Ralph Shapiro Director, Fowler Museum
- Erica Jones, Senior Curator of African Arts, Fowler Museum
- Katherine Smith, Former Curatorial and Research Associate of Haitian Arts, Fowler Museum
- Jerry Philogene, Associate Professor, Black Studies Program, Middlebury College
- Patrick Polk, Senior Curator of Latin American and Caribbean Popular Arts
- Gassia Armenian, Curatorial and Research Associate, Fowler Museum
- Mary “Polly” Nooter Roberts, Professor of World Arts and Cultures, UCLA / Chief Curator and Deputy Director of the Fowler from 1999 to 2008 / Consulting Curator of African Arts for LACMA from 2011 – 2018
- Allen F. Roberts, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of World Arts and Cultures, UCLA
K – 12 Consultants:
- Abeer Ramadan-Shinnawi, MEd, Educational Consultant
- Sandhya Rajan, MEd, Museum Education Consultant
Video Archive
Visit our video playlist that explores the arts of Africa and the African diaspora.
Virtual Exhibition Tours
Tour related Fowler exhibitions virtually.
