Art du Mali: Montserrat in Africa

April 16 – April 25, 2008

Opening Reception Friday, April 18 from 6-8 PM

Photograph by Anthony DiGennaro, Malian Masks

Various Artists, Fabric Squares, Collection, 2008

Various Artists, Fetishes, Cloth, Dogon Hunter Mask, Bitter Like Death, 2008

Montserrat College of Art's trip to Mali, Africa immerses students in Malian culture. For three years students have spent their Winter break studying the diverse art of more than five Malian tribes. “Art du Mali: Montserrat in Africa”, curated by Jacqueline Sorensen, exhibits work from and inspired by Mali. Come witness the strength and beauty of Malian people in the face of devastating poverty. The rich traditions that hold the Malian community together are alive in their art. Donations of basic art and school supplies will be collected at the gallery throughout the duration of the show for the Dogon people. Our Dogon guide, Moise Sagara, will hand deliver them.