Recaptioning Congo: African Perspectives on Colonial Photography
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Reframing Colonial Congo Through African Voices
Recaptioning Congo offers a bold, African-centered reinterpretation of colonial-era photography from the Belgian Congo (1885–1960). Based on the extensive research of Dr. Sandrine Colard and linked to the acclaimed FOMU Antwerp exhibition, this hardcover volume challenges imperial archives through contemporary and literary “recaptions.”
What Makes This Book Unique
- Features rare archival photographs of colonial Congo
- Six African writers provide creative, critical interpretations
- Explores power, memory, identity, and postcolonial perspectives
- Multilingual edition: English, French & Dutch
- 272-page premium hardcover by Lannoo Publishers
This book is essential for readers interested in African history, postcolonial studies, photography, and visual culture. It reveals how images once used for colonial control are transformed into tools of reflection, resistance, and dialogue between past and present.
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Perfect for scholars, photographers, collectors, curators, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Africa–Europe visual history.
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