Author: Kambon, AkinsanyaBorn Mark Teemer in Sacramento in 1946, Akinsaya Kambon has led a radical, revolutionary and artistic life. This first book on the artist surveys his painting and sculptural practice that centres narratives of the Black diaspora, including African histories and mythologies, as well as stories of violence and revolution from Africa and the Americas. His art and community work seek not only to provide history lessons on Black and Brown communities in the US, but to chart new visions for the future.Akinsaya Kambon was drafted into the Marine Corps as a combat illustrator, he served in Japan and Vietnam, and upon his return joined the Sacramento chapter of the Black Panther Party. Enrolled at Sacramento City College, he learned the raku ceramic firing process and thus formally began his artistic practice. After nine years of travel and study in Africa, he was given the Yoruba name Akinsaya Kambon, meaning “the hero avenges.” ISBN 9781636812038. DelMonico Books. hb. 176 pages. 152 colour ills. 29.2 x 20.3 cm.available
