New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations

New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations by Amanda M. Maples An exploration of contemporary African masquerade that reveals its cultural contexts, artistic innovations, and intersection with museum collection practices. By placing masquerade at the forefront of contemporary African art, this volume shows how masquerade is a dynamic and urban phenomenon shaped by shifting global concerns. Essays examine the lack of institutional recognition offered to present-day masquerade artists and the methods used to curate masquerade art at the museum level.