Frdric Bruly Bouabr: World Unbound

(Hardback)

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This publication will focus on the Alphabet Bt, widely considered to be the central work of Frdric Bruly Bouabr's oeuvre, recently acquired by MoMA, and the focal point of the upcoming 2022 exhibition. In addition to a deep dive into the Alphabet, the text would also serve as an introduction to Bouabr's life and practice, with references to numerous other works that will be included in the exhibition.

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An investigative path deep into the folklore, language, and religion of his people, the Bt, an undertaking that produced voluminous texts and thousands of drawings, all aimed at elucidating his cultural heritage as the foundation of a universal cosmology. [...] The endeavor is Blakean--to reveal the world in a grain of Bt sand--and the artist's unflaggingly inventive imagination is well suited to the task.--Albert Mobilio "Bookforum"
At once overwhelming and refreshing -- a spur to laughter, fascination and philosophical reflection.--Sebastian Smee "Washington Post"
Offers a decades-long view of an expansive, persistent artist who saw writing and drawing as congruent parts of a world-spanning system of knowledge.--Jason Farago "New York Times: Arts"

Author Bio

Ugochukwu-Smooth C. Nzewi is a Curator in the Department of Painting and Sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art, New York.