Djenne: African City of Mud

03.03.2010 - 29.05.2010

Gallery 2, RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London, W1B , United Kingdom

Here elegant merchant houses and a worldrenowned mosque bear testament to a long history of trade and Islamic scholarship. With its bold compositions and molten contours the towns architecture has given it recognition as an important UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Creative mud building thrives where masons adapt traditional knowledge, building craft and magic to a modern, changing world. This exhibition explores the fascinating relationship between design and construction practices, architectural heritage and cultural identity.

Fees:
Free Admission

Opening times:
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00 except Tues 10.00- 21.00

Contact:
RIBA Programmes
0207 580 5533