How do you learn to look at non-Western art without prejudice within a system historically dominated by white men? In this blog post, I explore my own ingrained mindsets through Taiye Selasi’s concept of the 'Afropolitan' and the active evolution of thought in the work of Achille Mbembe. A profound exploration of the 'intellectual labor' required to achieve a truly open, hybrid gaze.
After my visit to gallery Noir Noir, I felt a deep urge to dig further into the world of Surinamese art. Armed with Charl Landvreugd’s challenging academic book, I am attempting to unpack the theory behind ‘hybrid looking’ on my own terms. Why does the era we live in push our thoughts in a specific direction, and what does this mean for the way we look at art? A personal quest to broaden my horizon.
