Transfigurations. African Masks of the XIX–XX Centuries

St Petersburg, Russia

June 26, 2021 - December 12, 2021 Exhibition June 26, 2021 December 12, 2021 Europe/London Transfigurations. African Masks of the XIX–XX Centuries 2 Palace Square: St Petersburg, Russia

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Having come from the African continent, this sculptural artwork is imbued with different symbolic meanings and serves various purposes. Around 100 items on display showcase a whole array of forms, commitment to tradition and ideological potential of these ritual objects. Today, now that the masks have nearly become the epitome of modern times, many facets of this art of African sculpture can be interpreted anew. The exhibition is organised in partnership with the Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (the Kunstkamera) and features pieces from a private collection.


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