The Kojo Nnamdi Show

The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African Art's "Artful Animals" is a family-friendly exhibition of artworks that presents the animals of Africa in a new light. It runs through Feb. 21, 2010. The piece above, "Fante peoples," is by artist Kweku Kakanu, born ca. 1910.

Crest Mask. Ejagham peoples, Nigeria, Late 19th-late 20th century

Silt Gong. Lobala or Yangere peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Late 19th-early 20th century

Pintades. Pilipili Mulongoy, born 1914, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ilunga, born Democratic Republic of the Congo ca. 1950

Moon and Dog. David Koloane, born 1938, South Africa, 1995

Painting. Kaballa, born 1920, Democratic Republic of the Congo ca., 1940s-1950s

Starting Nov. 10, the museum presents the renowned Nigerian, London-based artist Yinka Shonibare's works including dramatic sculptural tableaux, paintings, photographs, and film.

Double Dutch. Acrylic paint on wall, emulsion and acrylic on Dutch wax printed cotton. 1994.

Headless Man Trying to Drink . Life-size fiberglass mannequin, Dutch wax printed cotton, polymer gypsum fountain, water pump. 2005. Collection of Melva Bucksbaum and Raymond Learsy

The Swing (After Fragonard). Fiberglass mannequin, Dutch wax printed cotton, mixed media. Tate, Purchased 2001.

Black Gold 1. Acrylic paint on Dutch wax printed cotton canvas, 2006.

Scramble for Africa. 14 fiberglass mannequins, 14 chairs, table, Dutch was printed cotton, 2003.

Globe Children. Fiberglass mannequins, Dutch wax. Collection of Ellis Ketcham Johnson and Leah Antonio Ketcham. 2008.

19th Century Kid (Queen Victoria). Cloth, synthetic fiber, dyes, wood, metal, leather, acrylic paint on Dutch wax printed cotton canvas.