October 2021. This book is a groundbreaking A-Z survey of the work of over 300 modern and contemporary artists born or based in Africa. I contributed the entries on: Ahmed Shibrain, Zoulikha Bouabdellah, Adel El Siwi, Younes Rahmoun, Nja Mahdaoui, Mounir Fatmi, Houston Maludi, Amina Menia, Farid Belkahia and M’hamed Issiakhe.
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Reviews
‘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
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