Grada Kilomba (Books)

Grada Kilomba Books

Grada Kilomba is an interdisciplinary artist and writer whose work engages with memory, trauma, race, gender, and the decolonization of knowledge. She intentionally crafts a hybrid space between academic and artistic languages, utilizing storytelling as a central element for her decolonial practices. Kilomba is known for her subversive and unconventional use of artistic methods, giving body, voice, and image to her own texts—a practice she terms Performing Knowledge—through formats like performance, installation, and film.

Plantation Memories: Episodes of Everyday Racism

162 pages
6 hours of reading

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Set against a backdrop of social and political upheaval, this book explores themes of resistance and identity. It delves into the lives of its characters as they navigate challenges and confront their beliefs in a rapidly changing world. The narrative weaves personal stories with broader societal issues, creating a rich tapestry that reflects the complexities of human experience. Through its compelling prose, the work invites readers to reflect on their own values and the impact of external forces on individual lives.