Wassan Al-Khudhairi Knihy

Focusing on the interplay of identity and representation, the book showcases the innovative photography of Paul Mpagi Sepuya, who explores themes of subjectivity through studio portraits of friends and collaborators. His work deconstructs traditional portraiture with techniques like collage and mirror imagery, emphasizing the tactile nature of photography. By revealing the studio environment and the imperfections of the photographic process, Sepuya invites viewers to engage with the narratives embedded in each image. This publication coincides with a significant solo exhibition.

The first monograph on Iraqi artist Hayv Kahraman surveys her figurative work, which mines the marginal space that pertains to diasporic peoples, collective and personal memory, and gender.

Through the perspectives of international artists working across mediums, Stories of Resistance sheds light on the situations from which acts of resistance emerge and identifies themes and motifs that recur across history, cultures and regions. Resistance may be found in the rewriting of history, exposing or filling in the blatant absences of the dominant narrative; resistance emerges from within governmental, corporate or institutional structures and systems of power; resistance takes shape in labor movements and in actions to protect water, land and other natural resources.00Exhibition: Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, USA (12.03-15.08.2021)

Exploring the construction of subjectivity, Sepuya's photography features studio portraits of friends and collaborators, challenging traditional portraiture through techniques like collage and mirror imagery. He emphasizes the human aspect of photography, revealing fingerprints and dust, while also showcasing the studio environment. This publication, marking a significant solo exhibition, is a comprehensive introduction to Sepuya's tactile and communal approach to art, making it a notable contribution to contemporary photography.