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Liberation Begins in the Imagination

Writings on Caribbean-British Art
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Liberation Begins in the Imagination by David A. Bailey and Allison Thomson explores how art serves as a vehicle for social change and cultural expression. This thought-provoking book delves into the power of creativity to influence societal structures and inspire revolutionary ideas. Through a rich tapestry of narratives, it argues for the imagination's role in challenging established norms and advancing liberation movements.
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Liberation Begins in the Imagination is a vital new anthology exploring the contribution of the Caribbean to the story of Britain and British art today.

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Liberation Begins in the Imagination is a vital new anthology exploring the contribution of the Caribbean to the story of Britain and British art today.

Bringing together existing writings and previously unpublished texts from the post-war period to the present, as well as revelatory new essays from the world's most influential voices on the subject, Liberation Begins in the Imagination is an essential guide to Caribbean-British art.

Contributors include:

  • Rasheed Araeen,
  • Coco Fusco,
  • Paul Gilroy,
  • Stuart Hall,
  • Roshini Kempadoo,
  • George Lamming,
  • Errol Lloyd,
  • John Lyons,
  • Amna Malik,
  • Courtney J. Martin,
  • Michael McMillan,
  • Kobena Mercer,
  • Richard J. Powell,
  • Elizabeth Robles,
  • Lou Smith,
  • Helen Sumpter,
  • Claire Tancons,
  • Gilane Tawadros,
  • Jessica Taylor,
  • Yvonne Weekes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849767668

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 December 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tate Publishing

Contributors:

  • Edited by David A. Bailey
  • Edited by Allison Thomson

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 384

About the Author

David A. Bailey MBE is a photographer, writer, curator, lecturer and cultural facilitator. He is the founding Director of International Curators Forum (ICF), Visiting Professor at University of the Arts London, and a Trustee of the Stuart Hall Foundation. Allison Thompson PhD is an art historian and curator living in Barbados. She teaches at Barbados Community College focusing on modern and contemporary art of the Caribbean, Africa and the African diaspora.

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