African art now : 50 pioneers defining African art for the twenty-first century

Bonsu, Osei (Curator), author.

Book

San Francisco, CA : Chronicle Books LLC, 2022.

239 pages : color illustrations, portraits ; 29 cm

"Over the past two decades, contemporary African art has taken its rightful place on the world stage. Today, African artists work outside the confines of limiting binaries and outdated perceptions; they produce art that is as much a reflection of Africa's tumultuous past as it is a vision of its boundless future. African Art Now is an expansive survey of work by leading contemporary African artists from diverse locations, cultures, and backgrounds. Far-reaching in its scope, this book draws together a wide range of artistic practices to reflect the ever-shifting dynamics and possibilities of African art today." -- p. 4 of cover.

Art, African -- 21st century.

Art, African -- Biography.

Foreword--Interview: Maro Itoje -- Introduction -- Igshann Adams -- Tunji Adeniyi-Jones -- Nijideka Akunyili Crosby -- Michael Armitage -- Omar Ba -- Leilah Babirye -- Sammy Baloji -- Mrikokeb Berhanu -- Amoako Boafo -- Dineo Seshee Bopape -- M'Barek Bouhchichi --Edson Chagas -- Nidhal Chamekh -- Virginia Chihota -- Kudzanai Chiurai -- Joana Choumali -- Em'Kal Eyongakpa -- Francois-Xavier Gbre -- Gabrielle Goliath -- Kudzanai-Violet Hwami -- Samson Kambalu -- Bronwyn Katz -- Lebohang Kganye -- Kiluanji Kia Henda -- Joy Labinjo -- Ibrahim Mahama -- Wangari Mathenge -- Sabelo Mlangeni -- Sungi Mlengeya -- Mohau Modisakeng -- Meleko Mokgosi -- Ian Mwesiga -- Cassi Namoda -- Simphiwe Ndzube -- Serge Alain Nitegeka -- Thenjiwe Nkosi -- Emeka Ogboh -- Toyin Ojih Odutala -- Zohra Opaku -- Thierry Oussou -- Dawit L. Petros -- Athi-Patra Ruga -- Cinga Samson -- Zina Saro-Wiwa -- Massinissa Selmani -- Elias Sime -- Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum -- Moffat Takadiwa -- Billie Zangewa -- Portia Zvavahera -- African Art Institutions -- Index -- Picture Credits -- Acknowledgements.

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