Fascinating talk on African Art by Nirvana Romell In March, we were treated to an entertaining introduction into African tribal art by the local lecturer Nirvana Romell. About 50 people attended her evening lecture at the Wilmslow Guild that kindly provided the venue, refreshments and the required technology. The audience's curiosity was suitably rewarded (not only with the raffle prizes!). Nirvana shed light on common misconceptions and brought the aesthetics of Africa and Europe together in amusing comparisons. Her talk was based not just on academic research but also on personal experience. Having lived in South Africa for 10 years, Nirvana moved to Cheshire two years ago and has been working as a freelance lecturer in art history for NADFAS, Manchester Art Gallery, Wilmslow Guild and other organisations. The evening raised