Condition Report: Symposium on Building Art Institutions in Africa

Koyo Kouho (Hrsg.) (2013)

»…These initiatives draw a new cartography of artistic action in Africa.« – Koyo Kouoh, 2013

Condition Report: Symposium on Building Art Institutions in Africa is a collection of essays resulting from of the symposium held in Dakar in 2012. They address the changing role of art institutions and initiatives in Africa, where the cultural and artistic context is characterized by a predominance of government led art programs and infrastructure. The last decade has witnessed the emergence of a variety of independent art spaces using a wide range of formats to promote art and critical exchange. These initiatives draw a new cartography of artistic action in Africa.