African Artists
From 1882 to Now
$91.64
- Hardcover
352 pages
- Release Date
9 November 2021
Summary
A groundbreaking A-Z appraisal of the work of over 300 modern and contemporary artists born or based in Africa.
In recent years, Africa’s booming art scene has gained substantial global attention, with a growing number of international exhibitions and a stronger-than-ever presence on the art market worldwide. Here, for the first time, is the most substantial survey to date of modern and contemporary African-born or Africa-based artists. Working with a panel of experts, this volume bui…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781838662431 |
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| ISBN-10: | 183866243X |
| Author: | Phaidon Editors, Joseph L. Underwood, Chika Okeke-Agulu |
| Publisher: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 9 November 2021 |
| Weight: | 2.36kg |
| Dimensions: | 290mm x 250mm x 35mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
‘The best coffee table book for any well-appointed home’ – Vogue
‘African Artists moves toward filling the hole in the Western record of the continent’s creative output.’ – New York Times
‘A comprehensive guide to the continent’s brightest stars.’ – ARTnews
‘The volume comes at a time when modern and contemporary African art is at the forefront of curatorial and collector efforts.’ – SixtySix
‘This volume makes a strong argument for the diverse mediums and messages coming out of the African continent.’ – Elle Decor
‘Essential.’ – Aesthetica
‘A groundbreaking new book.’ – Red
‘A stunning coffee-table title that is itself a substantial, gorgeous display.’ – Shelf Awareness
‘Another terrific history-in-a-book from Phaidon.’ – Chicago Tribune
‘An insightful read for art novices and seasoned collectors alike.’ – New York Magazine’s The Strategist
‘One of the most expansive volumes of its kind.’ – Colossal
‘Beautiful and illuminating.’ – Cool Mom Picks
About The Author
Phaidon Editors
Conceived and edited by Phaidon editors.
Chika Okeke-Agulu is Professor of African and African Diaspora Art at Princeton University. He is the author of several books including Postcolonial Modernism: Art and Decolonization in Twentieth-Century Nigeria (2015), and is a co-editor of Nka: Journal of Contemporary African Art.
Joseph L. Underwood is a scholar and curator whose research addresses the transnational networks of modern and contemporary African art, with an emphasis on artists from Senegal.
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