Examine the work of Senegalese photographer Victor Diop and other talented photographers from across the African continent. Diop has become known for his self-portraits adapted from historical European artworks featuring distinguished Africans. His images draw attention to Africans neglected in European history, while the inclusion of sports equipment suggests parallels between those forgotten men of distinction and today’s sports heroes. Both gained glory and recognition but still face the challenge of being “other.” Presenter Jean Borgatti is the consulting curator for African, Oceanic, and Native American Art at the Fitchburg Art Museum.

Recording note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. This is the first in a series of monthly African Art lectures sponsored by the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library, the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust and other public libraries throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. More details in registration link.