Ekow Eshun Knihy

Published to coincide with an exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, London, this is an expressive exploration of Black popular culture at its most wildly imaginative, artistically ambitious and politically urgent. In the Black Fantastic assembles art and imagery from across the African diaspora that embraces ideas of the mythic and the speculative. Neither Afrofuturism nor Magic Realism, but inhabiting its own universe, In the Black Fantastic brings to life a cultural movement that conjures otherworldly visions out of the everyday Black experience - and beyond - looking at how speculative fictions in Black art and culture are boldly reimagining perspectives on race, gender, identity and the body in the 21st century. Transcending time, space and genre to span art, design, fashion architecture, film, literature and popular culture from African myth to future fantasies and beyond, this vital, timely and compelling publication is an expressive exploration of Black popular culture at its most wildly imaginative, artistically ambitious and politically urgent.

Exploring the vibrant landscape of contemporary African photography, this book highlights the dynamic scenes across the continent and introduces the innovative artists driving this creative movement. It showcases the diverse perspectives and cultural narratives that define modern African visual art, offering insights into the unique contributions of these photographers to the global art scene.

This book offers an intimate exploration of five remarkable Black men, delving into their unique stories and experiences. It serves as a meditation on themes of race, estrangement, and the quest for a sense of belonging. Through richly imaginative storytelling, it powerfully captures the complexities of identity and the emotional landscapes of its characters.

A publication of recent paintings by Nigerian artist Chibuike Uzoma. Featuring an introduction by Kat Sapera, Director at Simon Lee Gallery, alongside essays by Uzoma, by writer and critic Carlos Valladares, and by Bishupal Limbu, Associate Professor of English at Portland State University, with an interview with writer and curator Ekow Eshun.