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NewsCreative Loafing TampaAugust 11, 2026Hillsborough

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg opens 'New African Masquerades' exhibition

The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in St. Petersburg is launching a new exhibition featuring mask-based artwork from four artists from central and west Africa. The exhibit, titled “New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations,” opens this weekend and will remain on display through early next year.

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Why It Matters

The exhibition introduces new cultural programming to the St. Petersburg arts district, providing public access to international contemporary art through the start of the new year.

Key Facts

  • The exhibition is titled 'New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations'.
  • The exhibit features the work of four artists from central and west Africa.
  • The exhibition opens to the public this weekend.
  • The exhibition will remain on view until just after New Year's Day.

Who's Mentioned

organizationMFA St. Pete“The art museum hosting the exhibition.”personChief Ekpenyong Bassey Nsa“Artist from Nigeria featured in the exhibit.”organizationMuseum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg“The venue hosting the exhibition.”locationBeach Drive“The street location of the museum.”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa“The news publication source.”personSheku “Goldenfinger” Fofanah“Artist from Sierra Leone featured in the exhibit.”personHervé Youmbi“Artist from Cameroon featured in the exhibit.”organizationNew Orleans Museum of Art“The museum that organized the exhibition.”personDavid Sanou“Artist from Burkina Faso featured in the exhibit.”locationSt. Petersburg“The city where the museum is located.”