The African Gaze: Photography, Cinema and Power

The African Gaze: Photography, Cinema and Power

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The African Gaze: Photography, Cinema and Power

This book is your front-row seat to African photography and cinema—from the mid-twentieth century to today's cutting-edge creators. Meet the legends: Malick Sidibé's intimate portraits, Seydou Keïta's timeless elegance, and the cinematic brilliance of Ousmane Sembène.

Packed with archival treasures, candid interviews with the artists themselves, and insights from leading scholars and curators, it's a celebration of Black and African creativity that's finally getting the spotlight it deserves.

Featuring exclusive conversations with Samuel Fosso and Souleymane Cissé. With 280 stunning illustrations—130 in full colour—this is the essential guide for anyone captivated by African visual storytelling.

280 illustrations, 130 in color

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