Phaidon African Artists

As featured in the New York Times, ARTnews, Colossal, Metropolis and New York Magazine’s The Strategist

A groundbreaking A-Z survey of the work of over 300 modern and contemporary artists born or based in Africa

Modern and Contemporary African art is at the forefront of the current curatorial and collector movement in today’s art scene. This groundbreaking new book, created in collaboration with a prestigious global advisory board, represents the most substantial appraisal of contemporary artists born or based in Africa available. Features the work of more than 300 artists, including El Anatsui, Marlene Dumas, David Goldblatt, Lubaina Himid, William Kentridge, Julie Mehretu, Wangechi Mutu, and Robin Rhode, as well as lesser-known names from across Africa, with stunning and surprising examples of their art paired with insightful texts that demonstrate their contribution to the painting, sculpture, installation, photography, moving image, and performance art.

• Format: Hardback
• Size: 290 x 250 mm (11 3/8 x 9 7/8 in)
• Pages: 352 pp
• Illustrations: 315 illustrations
• ISBN: 9781838662431