Africa Day, Google Arts & Culture

An annual celebration of African unity, Africa Day commemorates the founding of the African Union. Now, in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, thinking about a “Borderless Africa: Celebrating Commonalities” has a special resonance. For more of our shared cultural heritage and creativity, visit the online exhibit 11 Ways to Celebrate Africa Day at Google Arts & Culture. Discover what unites us across art, food, music, fashion, people, landmarks and more. Peruse the collections of 26 cultural institutions, or use search tools like color and time to explore over 15,000 photographs. Get the party started with a hearty bowl of jollof rice, visit the Great Pyramid of Giza, feel the beat of the African drum, and zoom into the intricate beadwork of a Ndebele cape. Or turn your home into a gallery: With Art Projector you can virtually place the artwork of Mary Ogembo in your living room—or step inside Tanzania’s Gereza Fort through augmented reality. https://artsandculture.google.com/story/TAXhfiVOFsVBFQ https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-africa/join-africa-day-virtual-festivities/