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Chika Okeke-Agulu

    Chika Okeke-Agulu est un artiste, un conservateur et un érudit dont le travail plonge profondément dans l'art et la décolonisation. Ses recherches artistiques et académiques explorent la relation entre l'expression créative et la transformation sociale, en particulier dans les contextes africains. Par ses publications et ses efforts de conservation, il contribue à une compréhension plus large du modernisme et de l'art contemporain, en éclairant leur signification politique et culturelle. Son approche allie la théorie critique à une profonde appréciation de la pratique artistique.

    Yusuf Grillo
    El Anatsui: The Reinvention of Sculpture
    African Artists
    Wangechi Mutu
    • Wangechi Mutu

      • 160pages
      • 6 heures de lecture
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      This monograph explores the groundbreaking work of Wangechi Mutu, a renowned Kenyan-American artist known for her unique blend of cultural influences and innovative techniques. It delves into her artistic journey, examining themes of identity, gender, and the African diaspora, while highlighting her impactful contributions to contemporary art. The book showcases a range of her works, providing insights into her creative process and the significance of her art in addressing social and political issues.

      Wangechi Mutu
    • African Artists

      • 352pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
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      This book offers a comprehensive A-Z evaluation of over 300 modern and contemporary artists from Africa, highlighting the continent's burgeoning art scene and its increasing global recognition. It aims to create a more inclusive art history, building on the success of Phaidon's Great Women Artists.

      African Artists
    • El Anatsui: The Reinvention of Sculpture

      • 360pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      The book offers an in-depth exploration of El Anatsui's artistic journey, highlighting his evolution from early wood reliefs and terracottas to his iconic monumental metal sculptures. Drawing on over thirty years of research and collaboration with the artist, it delves into the themes of alternative art-making models that permeate his work. Authored by esteemed scholars Okwui Enwezor and Chika Okeke-Agulu, it stands as a definitive account of Anatsui's contributions to contemporary art.

      El Anatsui: The Reinvention of Sculpture