The Afrofuturism of Wangechi Mutu
‘Kenyan-born artist Wangechi Mutu is among an emerging group of talents bringing narratives of contemporary Africa to global audiences.Her latest collection of works, “Wangechi Mutu: A Fantastic Collection,” is being called an exploration of her journey and an ‘Afropolitan moment.’ Read more Source The Guardian Read more
Contemporary African Art in the times of Intense Proximity at the Triennale 2012
The stranger is now next door. The global aspect of contemporary art and the impact of new waves of migrations are definitely on curators’ mind in Europe this summer. Indeed, The Triennial at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris probes the way in which artists react to the challenges of a multi-cultural society. I found […]
Contemporary Dance and African Heritage
New work by Okwui Okpokwasili and Nora Chipaumire. Friday night at St Marks Church in New York city, Danspace, in the context of Platform 2012 curated by Ishmael Houston- Jones, presented the powerful performances of two highly accomplished performers and Bessie award-winners: Okwui Okpokwasili, a second generation African American from the Bronx – her parents […]
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