Guyer, Nanina
Congo as Fiction
- ISBN 13:
- 9783858818355
- author:
- Guyer, Nanina
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Scheidegger & Spiess
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 328
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 23 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, African,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Congo as Fiction: Art Worlds between Past and Present explores the vibrant art scene of the Democratic Republic of Congo, showcasing its diverse cultures and voices. This publication brings together objects collected by German anthropologist Hans Himmelheber during his 1938-1939 journey with works by contemporary Congolese artists. The book juxtaposes Himmelheber's collection with photographs and essays that investigate the fictions of Congo in both African and Western imaginations. The colorful masks and richly decorated everyday objects reflect the creativity and innovativeness of Congolese artists, while also highlighting the collector's own perspective on the region. By linking past and present, Congo as Fiction reveals how Congolese artists have long explored the effects of colonialism and globalized trade in their work.
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