Style Congo: Heritage & Heresy

Examining politics of cultural appropriation through an art movement born from Belgium's exploitation of the Congo

"Style Congo" reflected a widespread fascination with "exotic" art and architecture while downplaying King Leopold II's exploitation of the region. Based on historical materials and contemporary interventions, this book chronicles the representation of the Congo in Belgian expositions between 1885 and 1958.

Author: Sammy Baloji
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Spector Books
Published: 07/16/2024
Pages: 196
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9783959057752