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Exploring Afrofuturism, this book showcases art and imagery from the African diaspora that intertwines mythic and speculative elements. It highlights how Black artists challenge conventional narratives surrounding race, gender, and identity by drawing on African myth and spiritual practices. With 250 illustrations, it spans various art forms, featuring renowned artists like Kara Walker and Chris Ofili, alongside influential films such as Black Panther and Get Out, all while redefining the boundaries between the real and the supernatural.
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In the Black Fantastic, Ekow Eshun
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- In the Black Fantastic
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ekow Eshun
- Publisher
- MIT Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780262047258
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, History, Art, Feminism, Art History & Criticism, Africa, History of Art, African American Literature
- Rating
- 4.55 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring Afrofuturism, this book showcases art and imagery from the African diaspora that intertwines mythic and speculative elements. It highlights how Black artists challenge conventional narratives surrounding race, gender, and identity by drawing on African myth and spiritual practices. With 250 illustrations, it spans various art forms, featuring renowned artists like Kara Walker and Chris Ofili, alongside influential films such as Black Panther and Get Out, all while redefining the boundaries between the real and the supernatural.