Tessema1Africa is a vast continent rich in natural resources. The “Earth Matters” exhibition focuses on human relationships with the earth, culture and the environment. The museum's exhibition features diverse art forms as a way to make sense of the place where humanity and nature intertwine. The museum has a collection of textiles, tools, masks and objects. “Earth Matters” focuses on five themes: Material Earth, Earth Power, Imagining the Subsurface, Surface Strategies and Art as Environmental Action. The themes provide a wealth of information to consider about the most poignant relationships Africans have with the Earth. The museum looks small from the outside, but has three underground floors. When I went to the second floor underground, the museum started with "Earth Matters". The layers are illustrated to represent the many layers of connection that humankind has with the Earth, as well as to illustrate the many layers within the Earth itself. There's also a large projector showing a video titled "Touching the Earth," which features Bernie Searle, a South African artist moving shoeless through different types of weather and landscapes, from desert to snow. Walk from the waves to the salt, from the salt to the sand, from the sand to the standing volcano. This video is a representation of human contact with the Earth. The exhibits begin with Earth Material, which asks questions such as: What does the word “Earth” mean to you? For me, Earth is a beautiful place to live, a symbol of life and a home for humans and animals. Owanto, from Gabon, states this idea brilliantly: “Our relationship with the land is absolutely essential. It has to do with our roots. Without......half of the paper......you to protect from environmental conditions. I also think they try to show respect for art. Another artwork that stands out is the war scenes drawn on the tunic. This piece contains many insights into the Boer War from the small drawings along with the incorporation of colors to represent the countries. The painter used this art to protect himself from the elements and declared that he took part in the war. He was able to do this because a soldier's courage is something that is expressed on his uniform. I firmly believe that the exhibition succeeds in articulating the theme. The colours, organization and representation of African countries were fantastic. The only bad thing about this African art exhibit is that it didn't represent much of the Horn of Africa.