Namsa Leuba: Crossed Looks

Namsa Leuba's first artist monograph, Crossed Looks, features over 90 photographs that explore the representation of African identity and the cultural Other in the Western imagination. The exhibition is supported by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and Pro Helvetia and features essays by exhibition curator Joseph Gergel, writer and art critic Emmanuel Iduma, and art historian Dr. Mary Trent.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2021
Publisher: Damiani

Namsa Leuba: Crossed Looks is the inaugural artist monograph showcasing the remarkable work of Swiss-Guinean artist Namsa Leuba. This comprehensive publication serves as a companion to the artist's inaugural solo exhibition in the United States, held at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art in Charleston, South Carolina, from August 27 to December 11, 2021. Crossed Looks presents a comprehensive selection of Leuba's major projects to date, encompassing photography series captured in Guinea, South Africa, Nigeria, Benin, and the recent debut of a new series created in Tahiti. The exhibition and accompanying publication delve into the profound exploration of Leuba's photographic practice, delving into the representation of African identity and the cultural Other within the Western imagination. With over 90 photographs inspired by the rich visual culture, ceremonies, contemporary fashion, and design, as well as the history of photography and its colonizing gaze, Leuba offers a unique perspective that seamlessly blends reality and fantasy. Through the adaptation of myths attributed to the Other, Leuba's photographs acknowledge this dual act of looking, representing a cross-cultural dialogue. The exhibition receives significant support from a major grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and Pro Helvetia. The publication features insightful essays contributed by exhibition curator Joseph Gergel, writer and art critic Emmanuel Iduma, and art historian Dr. Mary Trent. These essays delve into the intricate themes of identity and representation found throughout Leuba's diverse body of work, shedding light on the artist's profound artistic vision.

Weight: 760g
Dimension: 214 x 276 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788862087520