ARS 11

Description:

The ARS 11 publication examines Africa from different perspectives of contemporary art through the works of 63 artists and interpretations by 53 writers. Central themes in the exhibition include diverse forms of expression and the significance of memory and history in understanding the present. The theme is approached from different vantage points: in addition to artists with an African background, the participants of the exhibition include Western artists and writers with personal experience of Africa - the continent of a multitude of impressions.

subjects: In art,  Modern Art,  Exhibitions,  African Art,  Performance art,  Interactive art

People: Georges Adéagbo,  Ardmore Ceramic Art,  Sammy Baloji,  Ursula Biemann,  Baaba Jakeh Chande,  Kudzanai Chiurai,  Steven Cohen,  El Anatsui,  Samba Fall,  Rotimi Fani-Kayode,  Samuel Fosso,  Patrizia Guerresi Maïmouna,  Ditte Haarløv Johnsen,  Romuald Hazoumè,  Laura Horelli,  Pieter Hugo,  Alfredo Jaar,  Michael MacGarry,  Vincent Meessen,  Nandipha Mntambo,  Baudouin Mouanda,  Otobong Nkanga,  Odili Donald Odita,  Emeka Ogboh,  Abraham Onoriode Oghobase,  J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere,  Andrew Putter,  Elina Saloranta,  Mary Sibande,  Barthélémy Toguo

Places: Africa

Times: 20th century,  21st century