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Folasade Ologundudu discusses how Nigerian modernist publications and contemporary art can reshape the histories we inherit. Her 1-54 London project combined an exhibition with critical writing labs, inviting participants to contribute to a living archive. The interview makes a case for sustained support for African criticism, publishing and research, rather than visibility alone.

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Folasade Ologundudu on (Re)Casting the Canon, African Art Histories and the Power of Critical Writing at 1-54 London 2026

Africans Column · 13 Oct 2026 · Independent publisher

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