This installation brings together selections of African sculpture from the William E. and Bertha L. Teel Collection, an extraordinary group of works from sub-Saharan Africa that was amassed over nearly thirty-five years. This diverse collection of sculptures illustrates the complexity of art traditions in Africa and offers a unique opportunity to examine issues of identity in African art.

The Art of Identity was co curated by Suzanne Blier, professor of fine arts, Harvard University with Aimée and Mark Bessire. Support for the installation was provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Press Release.