Before the ravages of World War II, Paris was the center of the art world. The city’s salons, schools and cafes attracted painters from around the globe, with Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Piet ...

As well as absorbing influences, Asian artists in turn shaped European art, said Scott. The Paris scene had a “hybridizing aesthetic,” she added, citing the influence of African art on Picasso ...

Beyond marking a career milestone for Shonibare, the exhibition stands as a significant moment for what local artist Joey Aresoa calls the “vibrant” Malagasy art scene. Aresoa, a poet and ...