Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness

Dimensions

13.7 in x 10.7 in x 0.9 in

Weight

3.88 lb

Released

8/15/18

ISBN

9781597114240

Published by

Aperture

Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness

Experience the powerful visual activism of Zanele Muholi in "Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness".

This highly anticipated monograph showcases over ninety evocative self-portraits, each meticulously crafted using material props from Muholi's immediate environment.

The collection serves as a profound statement on identity, race, and resistance, responding directly to both contemporary and historical racisms.

Muholi's work is a call to action, encouraging individuals to occupy spaces bravely and create without fear of vilification.

As Muholi eloquently states, "I am producing this photographic document to encourage individuals in my community to be brave enough to occupy spaces—brave enough to create without fear of being vilified... to teach people about our history, to rethink what history is all about, to reclaim it for ourselves—to encourage people to use artistic tools such as cameras as weapons to fight back."

This book is not only a collection of stunning images but also a manifesto of resistance and an autobiographical artistic statement.

With contributions from over twenty curators, poets, and authors, the essays provide a rich context for Muholi's work, amplifying the themes explored in the photographs.

Luxurious tritone reproductions of Muholi's images enhance the visual impact, making "Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness" a must-have for anyone interested in contemporary photography, social justice, and the exploration of Black identity.

Add "Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness" to your collection and join the conversation about race, identity, and the enduring strength of Black resistance.