5 reasons why you should see The Language of Beauty in African Art

Beat the heat and spend a day at the Kimbell exploring more than 200 objects representing 56 cultures from across Africa – a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition more than 10 years in the making! Time is running out; The Language of Beauty in African Art closes July 31. 

1. Get your steps in and beat the heat: There are more than 200 artworks from Africa on view – many of which have never before been seen in a museum! Wander through our galleries and learn more about the sculptures, masks, and prestige objects that reflect the spiritual and artistic beliefs of the diverse cultures from West, Central, and South Africa.
    
2. Impress your friends: Learn new words like utotumbo (a work executed with skill and care) and jeya (clarity) – terms that have special meanings to African communities.
    
3. Broaden your perspective: For years, African art was understood through a dominantly Eurocentric perspective that assigned meanings of beauty and importance to these objects. This exhibition reevaluates these works through the lens of the people who made and used them.
    
4. Feel Fort Worth pride: The Kimbell is the first and one of only two venues where you can see this exhibition. It’s also the Kimbell’s first exhibition of African art in 25 years, and arguably the most important exhibition of African art in decades at any museum!
    
5. Make it an occasion: After your visit, grab lunch at the Kimbell Café, join an exhibition tour, stay for a drink at Friday night Happy Hour, bring the family to a weekend program, or enjoy many other programs at the Kimbell this summer!

Free Admission Days

Please also join us for these upcoming special events and programs and free admission days:

Sunday, June 19 | Juneteenth at the Kimbell

In celebration of Juneteenth, the Kimbell will offer free admission for all visitors to the special exhibition The Language of Beauty in African Art on Sunday, June 19. Special thanks to the Nuestro Kimbell committee for their support of our community programs. Juneteenth, established as a national holiday in 2021 through the efforts of Fort Worth’s own Opal Lee, commemorates the day that news of the Emancipation Proclamation ending slavery reached Texas.

Sunday, July 3 | Blue Star Families Day

In celebration of Independence Day and in collaboration with Blue Star Families, the Kimbell Art Museum will offer active military, veterans, and their families FREE admission to the special exhibition The Language of Beauty in African Art on Sunday, July 3.

Friday, July 15 | Jazz on the Green

Bring your friends and a blanket or lawn chair and listen to the sounds of talented local musician Tatiana “LadyMay” Mayfield. Admission to the special exhibition The Language of Beauty in African Art is free all day long. Free activity kits for kids will be offered (while supplies last). Light snacks and a variety of beverages will be available for purchase. Vendors will include Salsa Limón, Luckey G’s Bistro, Melt Ice Creams, and a Kimbell Café bar.

Sunday, July 17 | Family Festival: Summer Art Party with Ice Cream Sunday

Celebrate art and community during free events that feature live performances, art making, gallery explorations, and more! Admission for special exhibitions is waived for all visitors during Family Festivals. Special thanks to the Nuestro Kimbell committee for their support of our community programs. In addition to enjoying family activities, you can beat the summer heat with complimentary ice cream, while supplies last.