African Artists by Phaidon Editors

African Artists by Phaidon Editors

A groundbreaking A-Z survey of the work of over 300 modern and contemporary artists born or based in Africa

'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

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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ISBN 13	9781838662431
ISBN 10	183866243X
Title	African Artists
Author	Phaidon Editors
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Phaidon Press Ltd
Year published	2021-10-21
Number of pages	352
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.