We Make Books In Douala is a day of reflection that brought together experts and academics from diverse backgrounds. The event focused on art publishing in Cameroon and Africa, with the goal of exploring the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving sector. This gathering highlighted innovative ideas on how African art is documented, disseminated, and preserved through publications.
The featured book
In parallel, the event served as a platform to promote the book Anthology: Art from Africa, Its Place in Our Lives and Times, produced by the Goethe-Institut Nigeria and published by Narrative Landscape Press in 2023. This book offers an in-depth exploration of the place of African art in our contemporary societies, providing a critical analysis of artistic practices across the continent. Its presentation helped highlight the richness and diversity of African creation, while underscoring the essential role of publishing in the transmission and recognition of these works.
Panelists
Dr Nadine Siegert
Art Historian and Director of the Goethe-Institut Nigeria
Annie Josée Njock
Director of Artkontés editions
Francine Abada
Co-founder of Artopia and graphic designer
Thekla Worch Ambara
Director of the Goethe-Institut Kamerun
Dr Narcisse Tchandeu
Art Historian and Lecturer at the University of Yaoundé I
Dr Paul-Henri S. Assako Assako
Senior Lecturer at the University of Yaoundé I and Director of the Libre Académie des Beaux-Arts of Douala
Joseph Omuh Ndikwu
Nigerian writer and co-editor of the book Art From Africa [...]
Yves Xavier Ndounda Ndongo
Co-founder of Artopia and Co-editor of the book Art From Africa [...]
Benoît Balla
Researcher and Lecturer at the Libre Académie des Beaux-Arts de Douala
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