Book - The Impossible Collection of African Art

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