African Artists: From 1882 to Now

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

In recent years Africa s booming art scene has gained substantial global attention, with a growing number of international exhibitions and a stronger-than-ever presence on the art market worldwide. Here, for the first time, is the most substantial survey to date of modern and contemporary African-born or Africa-based artists. Working with a panel of experts, this volume builds on the success of Phaidon s bestselling Great Women Artists in re-writing a more inclusive and diverse version of art history.

Reviews

'African Artists moves toward filling the hole in the Western record of the continent's creative output.' - New York Times, Holiday Gift Guide
'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 Mag

'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

Author Bio

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. Underwoodis a scholar and curator whose research addresses the transnational networks of modern and contemporary African art, with an emphasis on artists from Senegal.