An accessible yet critical introduction to African photography and cinema from the mid-20th century to the present day. The African Gaze is a comprehensive exploration of postcolonial and contemporary photography and cinema from Africa. Drawing from archival imagery and documents, interviews with the photographers and filmmakers (in some cases family members/close associates if the artist is deceased), and contributions from writers, scholars and curators, it maps a comprehensive introduction to African moving and still imagery. This is a hugely important and timely publication - engagement with Black and African histories is stronger than ever before (and long overdue). The major names of African photography, such as Malick Sidib-Sanl-ory and Seydou Ke-, have become highly collectible in the art market, while African cinema, pioneered by filmmakers such as Ousmane Semb- in 1960s Senegal, is now recognized for its creative innovation and storytelling. For anyone drawn to African photog
