The "Art of Africa"

Since September 6th, an exhibit showcasing the works of Warren Robins has been on display on Howard University’s Gallery of Art and is entitled “Art of Africa.” The exhibit puts on display Robin’s collection from the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African Art of which he is the founding director emeritus. During the class’ visit to the exhibit last Friday a panel of intellectuals and scholars from various parts of Africa spoke to the audience of their opinions on African culture and the importance of it.

Robins spearheaded the conversation amongst his peers and colleagues in his first language, Spanish. He as well as the other scholars spoke Spanish as their native tongue, highlighting the effects of the African Diaspora and migration to places all over the world. The panel discussion covered basically the fundamentals of African culture and on the fact that we are all connected to it in some way or form. Robins even used a student from the audience and demonstrated that we have common ancestry even though we may live in different places, speak different languages, and wear different clothing.

The panel discussion overall gave students who attended a slight overview of the influence African culture has on today’s American people and society. It was an educational, interesting experience that was able to teach new things to new people.