Dismantling the West’s temples of plundered African artworks—essay collection reassesses the 'colonial encounter'
Stories document how artists and filmmakers have reacted to colonialism and pillage in Africa
Jeremy Harding's collection of essays, titled "Analogue Africa: Notes on the Anti-Colonial Imagination," examines the impact of European colonialism on Africa and how artists and filmmakers have responded to this history. Harding highlights the work of various artists and intellectuals, including South African artist William Kentridge, Malian photographer Seydou Keïta, and French-Guadeloupean artist Sarah Maldoror, among others.
He discusses the challenges faced by museums in addressing the presence of stolen artworks in their collections, including the impact of economic effects and visa policies. The collection also explores the idea of "lost potential" in art due to colonial policies and violence. The book, published in 2026 by Verso, aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how different thinkers have used art to address societal and personal concerns following colonialism.
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