Afterall Journal's Double Issue 55-56 'Out of Place' Focuses on Decolonial Thought and Global South Artists
The latest double issue of Afterall, numbers 55-56, titled 'Out of Place', came out on January 30, 2024. It dives into decolonial ideas, highlighting artists from the Global South, especially those from Brazil and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This non-profit journal aims to connect art and academia, challenging the usual Euro-American perspectives. Drawing from Edward Said's idea of feeling 'out of place', the editorial team wants to enhance discussions around artistic diversity and global viewpoints. Key contributors include Amanda Carneiro from the Museu de Arte de São Paulo and the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Kinshasa. The issue features various voices that push boundaries and examine overlooked histories, aligning with Said's vision of a shared narrative.
Key facts
- Afterall issue 55-56 is titled 'Out of Place'
- Published on January 30, 2024
- Focuses on artists and thinkers from Brazil and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Emphasizes decolonial ideas and Global South perspectives
- Collaborates with Amanda Carneiro and the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Kinshasa
- Draws inspiration from Edward Said's memoir 'Out of Place'
- Aims to rethink transnationalism beyond Euro-American centrism
- Operates as a non-profit platform between art world and academia
Entities
Artists
- Edward Said
- Amanda Carneiro
Institutions
- Afterall
- Museu de Arte de São Paulo
- Académie des Beaux-Arts
Locations
- Brazil
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Kinshasa
- São Paulo
Sources
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