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Africa and the British Museum
The British Museum curates collections of material and visual culture relating to indigenous people across the African continent and to the cultures and societies of the diaspora, including objects as well as digital and non-digital photographs.
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Events
Exploring narratives and community engagement in African museums
Saturday 2 February,
13.30 / Special event
The future of museum architecture in Africa: Sir David Adjaye & Hartwig Fischer in conversation
Saturday 2 February,
15.00 / Special event
Adam Tooze on 'Defying Gravity': American power in the long 20th century
Friday 22 February,
18.30 / Lecture