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Ambitious Alignments: Histories of SEA Art from 1945–1990

Research Title

Ten essays by emerging scholars draw upon unexplored archives and works of art, bearing witness to rich local histories and uncovering complex artistic exchanges across Southeast Asia and beyond. This volume sheds new light on the significance of architecture, painting, installation, photography and sculpture in the historical narratives of this period.

Binding
Paperback
Dimensions
248 × 172mm
Extent
332pp
ISBN
978-0-909952-92-1