The Long & Ambiguous (pre)history Of Audiovisual In The Black Experience

Published: Oct. 6, 2022, midnight

b'Full title: \\u201cBetween freedom & oppression: The long & ambiguous (pre)history of audiovisual in the Black experience\\u201d\\n\\nFeaturing Chakanetsa Mavhunga, Ekene Mekwunye, Jepchumba, and Russel Hlongwane.\\n\\nChakanetsa Mavhunga is Professor of Science, Technology, and Society at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mavhunga explores international history, theory, and practice of science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Africa.\\n\\nEkene Mekwunye is adjunct faculty at the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria, and an award-winning filmmaker, television producer-director, and photographer.\\n\\nJepchumba is Founder and Creative Director of African Digital Art, a collective and creative space where digital artists seek inspiration, showcase their work, and connect with emerging artists.\\n\\nRussel Hlongwane is a cultural producer, curator of the arts, and creative industries consultant based in Durban, South Africa. His work bridges themes of heritage, modernity, culture, and tradition across artistic disciplines.'