{"product_id":"9788481819007","title":"Know Thyself: Phantom Limb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNosce Te Ipsum: Phantom Limb\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog documents the eponymous exhibition at PHotoESPAÑA 2025, a project curated for the 150th anniversary of the National Museum of Anthropology. Through the work of photographer Ayana V. Jackson, the publication offers a poetic and visual reflection on the identity and memory of African diaspora communities in the Americas. With texts in Spanish and English, the reader will find a visual essay that invites a rethinking of historical narratives constructed from otherness, proposing a dazzling and transformative look at cultural representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured around the photographic series that Ayana V. Jackson created for the exhibition, including works produced specifically for the show. The author addresses the need to question and reverse the traditional images and accounts that have defined Afro-descendant communities in the Americas, historically constructed from an external perspective. Through a poetic and powerful aesthetic, Jackson explores themes such as collective memory, the diaspora, and the reconstruction of identity, offering a visual experience that combines social critique and artistic beauty. The publication includes bilingual texts that contextualize and delve into the artistic discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentity and memory of the African diaspora in the Americas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeconstruction of colonial and stereotypical visual narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural representation from the perspective of otherness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary photography as a tool for social reflection and transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe legacy and reconstruction of Afro-descendant history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog is aimed at lovers of contemporary photography, students and art professionals, as well as readers interested in postcolonial studies, visual anthropology, and debates on cultural identity. It will also be of great interest to those seeking a critical and aesthetic approach to the representation of Afro-descendant communities in the American context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique and poetic vision of the African diaspora through the lens of a renowned contemporary photographer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBilingual texts (Spanish and English) that enrich the understanding of the exhibition's artistic and social discourse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to access the content of an ephemeral PHotoESPAÑA 2025 exhibition, documented permanently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on the need to rethink dominant historical and visual narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReference material for the study of photography as a tool for cultural critique and collective memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Various Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: S.G. MUSEOS ESTATALES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: FONDO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis publication stands out for its ability to condense an exhibition proposal of great critical and aesthetic depth into an accessible and well-documented format. The work of Ayana V. Jackson, presented as part of the 150th anniversary of the National Museum of Anthropology, offers a necessary and refreshing look at the representation of the African diaspora. For the reader interested in contemporary photography with a social conscience, this catalog becomes an essential document that transcends mere documentation to become an autonomous piece of reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S.G. MUSEOS ESTATALES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405016850779,"sku":"9788481819007","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848181900.jpg?v=1781821579","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788481819007","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}