Dedicated to the work of contemporary Black artists from around the world, this book for young readers is an exuberant introduction to artists from Africa and of African descent.
Includes bibliographical references (page 139) and index
Contents:
Introduction Relic traveller / Larry Achiampong-- Bleeding Takari II / El Anatsui From Tarzan to Rambo / Sonia Boyce The flag / Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons Soundsuit / Nick Cave Because we actually played outside as kids / Joana Choumali Naming the money / Lubaina Himid Two Women (Eve and Eve) / Kamala Ibrahim Ishag Woman Standing / Rosemary Karuga Femme du Sahel / Abdoulaye Konate Non-Orientable Nkansa / Ibrahim Mahama School of Beauty, School of Culture / Kerry James Marshall Bester I, Mayotte, 2015 / Zanele Muholi Untitled #15 / Magdalene A.N. Odundo, DBE, OBE Lounging / Harold Offeh No Woman, No Cry / Chris Ofili LOS-CDG (Lagos to Paris) / Emeka Ogboh Maebel / Toyin Ojih Odutola Ukukhula I and II / Zizipho Poswa Tar Beach / Faith Ringgold The Night of the Long Knives I / Athi-Patra Ruga First Lady Michelle Obama / Amy Sherald Butterfly Kid (Girl) IV / Yinka Shonibare CBE (RA) Untitled / Carrie Mae Weems Napoleon Leading the Army Over the Alps / Kehinde Wiley A Concentration / Lynette Yiadom-Boakye Glossary List of illustrations Bibliography About the author and consultant Acknowledgments Index