Happenings

This summer, the Musée du Quai Branly presents an important exhibition on the artistic traditions of Central Africa, namely those of Gabon, the People's Republic of Congo, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Leading visitors on an initiatory voyage through the forests of the north to the savannas of the south, the show reveals the links that exist between the works produced by various Bantu-speaking cultures in the areas bordering the majestic Congo River. Out of the great variety of masks and sculptures created by the Fang, Hemba, Kwele, and Kota, Fleuve Congo distills a selection of major Central African masterpieces, clarified in their design, structure, and the artistic bonds which unite them.