Block Museum - Northwestern University

Current Exhibitions

January 26-July 21, 2019

Caravans of Gold, Fragments in Time: Art, Culture, and Exchange across Medieval Saharan Africa

This exhibition interweaves the art history, archaeology, history, and literature on trans-Saharan trade, inviting audiences to reach back toward a forgotten past. Archeological fragments transport audiences over 500 years to a time when medieval African trade routes and major cities in the Sahara drove global trade and culture.

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January 26 - July 21, 2019Caravans of Gold, Fragments in Time: Art, Culture, and Exchange across Medieval Saharan Africa

January 26-April 14, 2019

Isaac Julien: The Leopard (Western Union/Small Boats)

Isaac Julien’s groundbreaking 2007 video installation The Leopard (Western Union Small Boats) presents a lyrical and visceral meditation on histories of African migration.

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January 26 - April 14, 2019Isaac Julien: The Leopard (Western Union/Small Boats)

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Caravans of Gold Exhibition Tours

Tuesdays at 12PM and Sundays at 3PM

Explore the exhibition Caravans of Gold with a member of The Block Museum team. These free, informal tours kick off in the museum lobby and can be tailored to the questions and interests of those attending. All are welcome. Tours typically last 45 minutes.

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