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African art now : fifty pioneers defining African art for the twenty-first century / Osei Bonsu.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: London : Ilex, 2022.Description: 239 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 9781781578384
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Igshaan Adams, Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Michael Armitage, Omar Ba, Leilah Babirye, Sammy Baloji, Merikokeb Berhanu, Amoako Boafo, Dineo Seshee Bopape, M'barek Bouhchichi, Edson Chagas, Nidhal Chamekh, Virginia Chihota, Kudzanai Chiurai, Joana Choumali, Em'Kal Eyongakpa, François-Xavier Gbré, 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 Odutola, Zohra Opoku, 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.
Summary: 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 Today, African artists work outside the confines of limiting categories and outdated perceptions; they produce art that is as much a reflection of Africa's tumultuous past as it is a vision of its boundless future.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 overview featuring some of the most interesting and innovative artists working today. Far-reaching in its scope, this book celebrates the diversity and dynamism of the contemporary African art scene across the continent today.

Published in collaboration with Tate.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Igshaan Adams, Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Michael Armitage, Omar Ba, Leilah Babirye, Sammy Baloji, Merikokeb Berhanu, Amoako Boafo, Dineo Seshee Bopape, M'barek Bouhchichi, Edson Chagas, Nidhal Chamekh, Virginia Chihota, Kudzanai Chiurai, Joana Choumali, Em'Kal Eyongakpa, François-Xavier Gbré, 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 Odutola, Zohra Opoku, 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.

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 categories 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 overview featuring some of the most interesting and innovative artists working today. Far-reaching in its scope, this book celebrates the diversity and dynamism of the contemporary African art scene across the continent today.