George Bandele (Nigerian, 1910–1995), Virgin Mary, 1960s, wood and pigment. Collection of the SMA African Art Museum, Tenafly, New Jersey. Photo: Victoria Emily Jones.

As we approach the Advent season, be sure to sign up on our email list to receive a weekly email with an Advent reflection around the theme of Mary’s Magnificat this year. Let us prepare our hearts together for this season of loneliness and community, of darkness and life, of suffering and hope.