The Vilcek Foundation proudly presents “The Coloring Book of African Art Through the Ages”— their newest collaboration with the Brooklyn Museum and the 6th title in their educational series! As part of its mission to uplift the arts and champion diverse perspectives, the vilcekfoundation partnered with brooklynmuseum curators Ernestine White-Mifetu and Yekaterina Barbash to select 60+ objects from the museum’s Ancient Egyptian Art and Arts of Africa collections. These pieces span thousands of years, highlighting the deep African roots present throughout Egyptian culture, a foundation that is often obscured by Western art-historical narratives. 5,000 copies were also donated to the Museum on Wheels initiative, a program that brings art directly to Brooklyn communities. “The Coloring Book of African Art Through the Ages” celebrates the impact of African art across the continent and connects with younger audiences, embodying the foundation’s belief that beauty and knowledge should be sh...