African Artists

In recent years, the booming African art scene has captured global attention with an increasing number of international exhibitions and a substantial presence in the global art market. Here, for the first time, is the most comprehensive overview to date of the work of 300 modern and contemporary artists, born or living in Africa. Produced in collaboration with a panel of experts, this volume builds on the success of the book 400 Women Artists to write a more exhaustive and diversified version of the history of art. - Features artists like El Anatsui, Marlene Dumas, David Goldblatt, Lubaina Himid, William Kentridge, Julie Mehretu, Wangechi Mutu and Robin Rhode and many more from across the African continent - Illustrated with 300 artworks, sculptures , paintings, installations, photographs, videos and performances Selection carried out by international experts, with documented and accessible texts - In the successful series Le Musée de l'art presenting the work of creators from all over the world from A to Z - An exciting work for art lovers and a reference book for curators, gallery owners, collectors, artists and art students Advisory Board: Alayo Akinkugbe, Kavita Chellaram, Raphael Chikukwa, Julie Crooks, Tandazani Dhlakama, Janine Gaëlle Dieudji, Oumy Diaw, Ekow Eshun, Ndubuisi “Endy” C. Ezeluomba, Joseph Gergel, Danda Jaroljmek, Omar Kholief, Rose Jepkorir Kiptum, Alicia Knock, Lucy MacGarry, Nkule Mabaso, Owen Martin, Aude Christel Mgba, Bongani M Khonza, Riason Naidoo, Paula Nascimento, Robert Njathika, Simon Njami, Ugochukwu-Smooth C. Nzewi, Hannah O'Leary, Sean O'Toole, John Owoo, Brenda Schmahmann, Mark Sealy, Yasmeen Siddiquiv, and Joseph L. Underwood.