Review | An abruptly postponed Smithsonian show of African LGBTQ+ art is now open
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The Smithsonian’s first major exhibition of African LGBTQ+ artists is a colorful, vibrant affirmation of queer life, celebrating such universal themes as joy, family and belonging. Yet at a time when LGBTQ+ communities around the world are under threat, “Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art” at the National Museum of African Art also encompasses its share of darkness and loss.
