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Focusing on artists from the global south, this book examines how their work confronts the lingering impacts of Empire and colonial violence. It emphasizes the role of contemporary art in reclaiming and remembering histories often overlooked. Integrating insights from memory studies, postcolonial theory, and activism, the author shares personal reflections and analyzes the contributions of notable artists like Julie Gough and Yuki Kihara. The text proposes innovative theories that redefine the connection between art and historical trauma.
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Contemporary Art and Unforgetting in Colonial Landscapes, Kate McMillan
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Contemporary Art and Unforgetting in Colonial Landscapes
- Subtitle
- Islands of Empire
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kate McMillan
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9783030172923
- Series
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on artists from the global south, this book examines how their work confronts the lingering impacts of Empire and colonial violence. It emphasizes the role of contemporary art in reclaiming and remembering histories often overlooked. Integrating insights from memory studies, postcolonial theory, and activism, the author shares personal reflections and analyzes the contributions of notable artists like Julie Gough and Yuki Kihara. The text proposes innovative theories that redefine the connection between art and historical trauma.