The Ọṣun-Òṣogbo Sacred Grove is a vibrant center of Yorùbá spirituality and creative expression in southwestern Nigeria that welcomes thousands of worshipers and visitors each year. In this documentary, striking cinematography brings you among the shrines and sculptures produced during the New Sacred Art movement of the 1960s that form a living cultural monument. Meet the artists responsible for transferring their traditions to a new generation dedicated to preserving the site’s artistic heritage. This film is part of Africa’s Cultural Landmarks, produced by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in collaboration with World Monuments Fund. This documentary series directed by Sosena Solomon examines some of Africa’s notable cultural landscapes and their continued relevance to local communities. This initiative introduces new content that reframes The Met’s new Arts of Africa galleries.
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