African Arts: The Impossible Collection is a meticulously curated book showcasing masterpieces of African art from renowned private and public collections worldwide. This volume, featuring key pieces—like a sixteenth-century Nigerian queen mother ivory pendant and a commemorative figure from Cameroon-Grassfield (both exhibited at the MET Museum)—serves as a manifesto celebrating the boldness of African artists, known and unknown. Featuring a large selection of images from photographer Vincent Girier Dufournier, the book offers a striking visual narrative that complements its rich historical insights. Perfect for collectors, poets, writers, and art amateurs, it inspires admiration for the rich and diverse heritage of African arts.
- Page count 232 pages
- Number of illustrations over 150
- Dimensions W 12 x L 15.25 x D in
- Cover materials Hardcover in a luxury clamshell
- Weight 17.8 lb
- Author Bérénice Geoffroy-Schneiter
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