African Art and Literature has driven many movements on and beyond the continent such as decolonialism, afro-feminism, queer activism and many more humanitarian efforts. Examining the impact of the arts on socio-political issues pertaining to the continent is a non-conventional yet crucial approach to digging deeper into the impact of our lived experiences in driving narratives that build the continent.
This panel, comprised of intersections between art, literature, history and the continent will discuss the role of art and literature in mobilising and advancing the continent, considering its role in telling a narrative of an oppressive history and how present-day transformations can take place in Africa, driven by conscientious post-colonial art. The panel will discuss the evolution of African art and literature over the 20th and 21st centuries with a focus on post-colonialism and how that ties into African territorial freedom, mental emancipation and socio-economic independence. Tune in to catch Pr. Chika Okeke-Agulu (Department of Art and Archaeology), Pr. Simon Gikandi (Department of English), Pr. Shariffa Ali (Department of African American Studies) and Pr. Leonard Wantchekon (SPIA) weigh in on this topic on Friday 19th November.
Sponsored by: The Program in African Studies, Princeton in Africa, and PIIRS
