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Sites of Remembering
Hardcover
African ArtPhotography History & Criticism
ISBN13: 9781041267768
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Nov 3 2026
Pages: 248
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.69 Depth: 9.61
Language: English
This book explores key themes such as insurgent memory, diaspora connections, and cultural preservation, offering critical insights into the works of influential figures like Mulatu Astatke, Zerihun Yetmgeta, and Chester Higgins. It examines the making of Ethio-jazz, the magical universe of African visual art, and the role of photography in documenting African experiences, and also:
- Explores the evolution of contemporary African art through themes of memory, identity, and cultural capital.
- Highlights influential figures and movements, including Mulatu Astatke's Ethio-jazz and Zerihun Yetmgeta's magical universe.
- Examines diaspora connections and the role of photography in documenting African experiences.
- Provides critical insights into archiving and cultural preservation, focusing on Sam Nhlengethwa's art collection.
- Offers interdisciplinary perspectives, blending art, music, and philosophy to re-center African narratives.
This title has been co-published with UNISA Press. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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