The African Gaze Photography, Cinema and Power

A sweeping, essential journey through African photography and cinema.
The African Gaze offers a vivid, authoritative look at postcolonial and contemporary image-making across the continent—featuring 280 powerful photographs and insight from leading artists, scholars, and filmmakers.

“A who’s who of some of the most important African photographers and filmmakers… [capturing] the range of cultures, places, and perspectives it encompasses.” — Artforum

“A mesmerizing ode to African ‘image-makers’ who have affirmed the humanity colonialism sought to extinguish.” — Publishers Weekly

Bold, timely, and beautifully crafted, this is an indispensable resource for anyone drawn to African photography, cinema, and visual culture