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African Arts in the Life Cycle
Interactive Presentation click here	January 31 - April 9, 2005 Opening Reception: Friday, February 4, 7-9pm Lecture: Dr. Peri Klemm, Monday, February 7, 9am Lecture: Paola Gianturco, "Celebrating African Women", Tuesday, February 22, 12 noon at the University Student Union, Northridge Center; see: *www.celebratingwomen.com. Panel Discussion:* African Art: In and Out of Context - Dr. Mutumbo Nkulu-Nsengha(Religious Studies Dept). African Art in Africa: The Role of African Art in Religious Practice - Dr. Peri Klemm(Art Dept). African Art in Museums: The Display and Reception of African Art - Art Deptment. Moderator: Monica Duke, CSUN student Tuesday, March 8, 11am at the Art and Design Center, Room 300. Event Schedule at a Glance (see above for details): Reception: February 4, 7-9pm Lecture: February 7, 9am Lecture: February 22, 12noon Panel Discussion: March 8, 11am (Closed Cesar Chavez Day, Thursday March 31, 2005) Curated by Professor Peri Klemm of the CSUN Art History Dept. This exhibition will feature works from the CSUN Foundation Collection, as well as from other regional museums. Art will include sculptures, paintings, textiles, photographs and personal arts, reflecting the extraordinary range of expression in African art.

African Art in the Life Cycle thematically displays works of art that play a significant role in particular phases of life in Africa, including children, adolescence, marriage and parenthood, elderhood and death. The exhibition includes over 200 objects from 14 African nations lent by the CSUN Foundation Collection, the California African American Museum, the Orlando Gallery and private collectors. This exhibition was concieved, planned and executed by CSUN undergraduate and graduate students during the Fall 2004 under the direction of Professor Peri Klemm. The exhibition is cosponsored by the Dept of Pan African Studies, the Religious Studies Dept and the College of the Humanities.