African Artists. From 1882 to now

The most comprehensive survey of modern and contemporary artists born or based in Africa ever published. Conceived as part of Phaidon's best-selling 'The Art Book' series, at a time when the creativity of the continent is gaining greater visibility worldwide than ever before, this volume features more than 300 artists from 1882 to today. Each is represented by an iconic artwork and an insightful text that introduces the artist and explains the illustrated work in the context of their wider artistic practice.
Compiled with a panel of experts, this book features an introduction by Chika Okeke-Agulu, Professor of African and African Diaspora Art, Princeton University and a glossary by Joseph L. Underwood, Kent State University. Features artists including : Adel Abdessemed, Aboudia, John Akomfrah, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Ghada Amer, El Anatsui, Michael Armitage, Roger Ballen, Amoako Boafo, Candice Breitz, Lisa Brice, Chéri Samba, Marlene Dumas, Ben Enwonwu, Samuel Fasso, David Goldblatt, Seydou Keïta, William Kentridge, Esther Mahlangu, Julie Mehretu, Mahmoud Mukhtar, Wangechi Mutu, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Aine Onabolu, Robin Rhode, Yinka Shonibare CBE, Malick Sidibé, Irma Stern, Guy Tilim and Sue Williamson.