More African Art NOW with Alinta Sara - adult education class

Course overview

Africa is a huge continent with over 50 different countries and thousands of different ethnic groups. The cultures of each of these differ dramatically, making Africa a rich and fertile ground for the creative arts.

On this course we will join Alinta Sara on a journey around the modern and contemporary art of Africa. As well as seeing some astonishingly beautiful works of art made over the past 100 years, the course will challenge the assumption often made by art historians that African art belongs under the categories of folk art or so-called 'tribal' art.

As we will see, Africa has an exciting art history, sometimes unique to the African experience, and sometimes chiming with the interests of non-African artists.

The course is taught in an open and inclusive way, so your thoughts, experiences and opinions will be welcome as part of the discussion.

Aimed at complete beginners, no previous qualification or knowledge of art or art history is necessary.

Reading material or special equipment needed (if any)

There is no compulsory reading for this course.

Term dates

•  Autumn Term: week beginning 16 February 2026 until week ending 20 March 2026

•  Spring Term: week beginning 27 April 2026 until week ending 12 June 2026 (no class on Bank Holidays)

Any questions?

If you have any questions about the content of this course please contact the tutor, Alinta Sara: a.sara@imperial.ac.uk 

If you have any questions about enrolment please contact the Imperial after:hours Administrator, Christian Jacobi: c.jacobi@imperial.ac.uk

Class recordings

These classes are not recorded.

Imperial certificates

There are no examinations or assessments for this course. However, attendance can lead to the award of an Imperial attendance certificate (T&Cs apply).