num_pages: 352
description: As featured in the New York Times ARTnews Colossal Metropolis and New York Magazines The StrategistA groundbreaking A-Z survey of the work of over 300 modern and contemporary artists born or based in Africa Modern and Contemporary African art is at the forefront of the current curatorial and collector movement in todays art scene. This groundbreaking new book created in collaboration with a prestigious global advisory board represents the most substantial appraisal of contemporary artists born or based in Africa available. Features the work of more than 300 artists including El Anatsui Marlene Dumas David Goldblatt Lubaina Himid William Kentridge Julie Mehretu Wangechi Mutu and Robin Rhode as well as lesser-known names from across Africa with stunning and surprising examples of their art paired with insightful texts that demonstrate their contribution to the painting sculpture installation photography moving image and performance art. Advisory Panel : Alayo Akinkugbe Kavita Chellaram Raphael Chikukwa Julie Crooks Tandazani Dhlakama Oumy Diaw Janine Galle Dieudji Ekow Eshun Ndubuisi C. Ezeluomba Joseph Gergel Danda Jaroljmek Omar Kholeif Rose Jepkorir Kiptum Alicia Knock Nkule Mabaso Lucy MacGarry Owen Martin Aude Christel Mgba Bongani Mkhonza Riason Naidoo Paula Nascimento Simon Njami Robert Njathika Ugochukwu-Smooth C. Nzewi Chika Okeke-Agulu Hannah OLeary Sean OToole John Owoo Brenda Schmahmann Mark Sealy Yasmeen Siddiqui and Joseph L. Underwood
language: English
title: African Artists: From 1882 to Now
publisher: Phaidon Press