Alexis Malefakis (73 results)

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Condition: Good. : Este libro ofrece una visión etnográfica de la vida de un grupo de vendedores ambulantes de la metrópolis tanzana de Dar es Salaam. Explora cómo estos vendedores se ganan la vida vendiendo zapatos usados, un negocio internacional que involucra a recolectores, clasificadores y comerciantes. El libro destaca el conocimiento especializado que estos vendedores deben tener sobre las tendencias de la moda, los diferentes tipos de clientes y los estilos de zapatos que demandan, así como cuándo y dónde es más probable encontrarlos y cuánto están dispuestos a pagar. EAN: 9783716518267 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Negocios y Economía|Arte y Cultura Título: Making a Living from Old Shoes Autor: Alexis Malefakis| Mareile Flitsch| Tabea Grob| Christa Luginbühl Editorial: Benteli Verlag Idioma: en Páginas: 112 Formato: tapa dura.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. This multifaceted reader explores the cultural heritage of the pre-colonial Kingdom of Benin, in the territory of what today is Nigeria. Objects from Benin are held also in Swiss museums and, as in other countries of the Global North, have become the subject of controversial debate. The richly illustrated volume offers new findings on the historical and current significance of artefacts. Moreover, it highlights the current dialogue with partners from Nigeria and the diaspora, reflecting on the methods of cooperative research and the future of the objects currently kept in Swiss collections. Biographies of individual items and examples of mediation and exhibition practice provide an insight into interwoven histories, the international art trade, and post-colonial reconciliation work between Africa and Europe.Mobilizing: Benin Heritage in Swiss Museums is published as part of the Benin Initiative Switzerland (2021-24), a project by eight Swiss museums focusing on provenance research on artefacts from colonial contexts. Texts and images invite reflection on art works and values, relationships, and views of history. The close collaboration with representatives from Nigeria and the diaspora enables new forms of knowledge production. This not only sets cultural heritage in motion, but also the museum as an institution itself.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This multifaceted reader explores the cultural heritage of the pre-colonial Kingdom of Benin, in the territory of what today is Nigeria. Objects from Benin are held also in Swiss museums and, as in other countries of the Global North, have become the subject of controversial debate. The richly illustrated volume offers new findings on the historical and current significance of artefacts. Moreover, it highlights the current dialogue with partners from Nigeria and the diaspora, reflecting on the methods of cooperative research and the future of the objects currently kept in Swiss collections. Biographies of individual items and examples of mediation and exhibition practice provide an insight into interwoven histories, the international art trade, and post-colonial reconciliation work between Africa and Europe. Mobilizing: Benin Heritage in Swiss Museums is published as part of the Benin Initiative Switzerland (202124), a project by eight Swiss museums focusing on provenance research on artifacts from colonial contexts. Texts and images invite reflection on art works and values, relationships, and views of history. The close collaboration with representatives from Nigeria and the diaspora enables new forms of knowledge production. This not only sets cultural heritage in motion, but also the museum as an institution itself. AUTHORS: Esther Tisa Francini is head of archives and provenance research at the Museum Rietberg in Zurich and co-director of the Benin Initiative Switzerland. Alice Hertzog is a social anthropologist working as provenance researcher at the University of Zurich's Ethnographic Museum. Alexis Malefakis is a curator at the University of Zurich's Ethnographic Museum, where he is in charge of the Africa collection. Michaela Oberhofer is curator of art from Africa and Oceania at the Museum Rietberg in Zurich, and co-director of the Benin Initiative Switzerland. SELLING POINTS: . A multifaceted reader on the cultural heritage from the pre-colonial Kingdom of Benin in the collections of Swiss and international museums . Offers very readable access to this complex topic through concise texts and rich visuals . Addresses the topic of looted art from colonial contexts and restitution beyond the controversial political debate . Includes voices from present-day Nigeria and the diaspora . Published to accompany the exhibition Dialogue with Benin: Art, Colonialism and Restitution at Museum Rietberg, Zurich (August 23, 2024 to February 16, 2025) and Benin obliges at the University of Zurich's Ethnographic Museum (August 24, 2024 to August 2025) 120 colour illustrations The richly illustrated volume explores the cultural heritage of the pre-colonial Kingdom of Benin, in the territory of what today is Nigeria and offers new findings on the historical and current significance of artefacts. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 4to. 128 pp. Color photographs throughout. Illustrated paper boards. Light shelf-wear. Near Fine.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 120 pages. 11.02x8.27x8.27 inches. In Stock.

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Condition: Brand New. 120 pages. German language. 8.19x0.43x10.98 inches. In Stock.

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1st ed. - With bibliogr. - Hardcover.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In Afrika beginnen unsere alten Schuhe ein neues Leben. Neben kommerziellen Kleidersammlern, Sortierern und Zwischenhändlern leben auch Tausende von Straßenhändlern in Afrika vom Verkauf gebrauchter Kleider und Schuhe.Sie müssen wissen, welche Schuhe in den Straßen gerade in Mode sind; welche unterschiedlichen Arten von Kundinnen es gibt und welche unterschiedlichen Stile von Schuhen diese nachfragen; wann und wo diese Kundinnen am wahrscheinlichsten zu finden sind; wie man sie am besten anspricht; und welche Preise sie bereit sind zu bezahlen. Dieses spezialisierte Expertenwissen ist die Basis erfolgreicher Arbeit.Der Band gewährt Einblicke in die Lebenswelt einer Gruppe von Straßenhändlern aus der tansanischen Millionenmetropole Dar es Salaam.…

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Condition: New. pp. 192.

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Hardcover (original boards). Condition: Fine. No Dust Jacket. First Edition (?). With original printed boards. With colour plates and illustrations. Slight shelf wear.; 27.5x23.5x1.5cms; 128 pages.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This multifaceted reader explores the cultural heritage of the pre-colonial Kingdom of Benin, in the territory of what today is Nigeria. Objects from Benin are held also in Swiss museums and, as in other countries of the Global North, have become the subject of controversial debate. The richly illustrated volume offers new findings on the historical and current significance of artefacts. Moreover, it highlights the current dialogue with partners from Nigeria and the diaspora, reflecting on the methods of cooperative research and the future of the objects currently kept in Swiss collections. Biographies of individual items and examples of mediation and exhibition practice provide an insight into interwoven histories, the international art trade, and post-colonial reconciliation work between Africa and Europe. Mobilizing: Benin Heritage in Swiss Museums is published as part of the Benin Initiative Switzerland (202124), a project by eight Swiss museums focusing on provenance research on artifacts from colonial contexts. Texts and images invite reflection on art works and values, relationships, and views of history. The close collaboration with representatives from Nigeria and the diaspora enables new forms of knowledge production. This not only sets cultural heritage in motion, but also the museum as an institution itself. AUTHORS: Esther Tisa Francini is head of archives and provenance research at the Museum Rietberg in Zurich and co-director of the Benin Initiative Switzerland. Alice Hertzog is a social anthropologist working as provenance researcher at the University of Zurich's Ethnographic Museum. Alexis Malefakis is a curator at the University of Zurich's Ethnographic Museum, where he is in charge of the Africa collection. Michaela Oberhofer is curator of art from Africa and Oceania at the Museum Rietberg in Zurich, and co-director of the Benin Initiative Switzerland. SELLING POINTS: . A multifaceted reader on the cultural heritage from the pre-colonial Kingdom of Benin in the collections of Swiss and international museums . Offers very readable access to this complex topic through concise texts and rich visuals . Addresses the topic of looted art from colonial contexts and restitution beyond the controversial political debate . Includes voices from present-day Nigeria and the diaspora . Published to accompany the exhibition Dialogue with Benin: Art, Colonialism and Restitution at Museum Rietberg, Zurich (August 23, 2024 to February 16, 2025) and Benin obliges at the University of Zurich's Ethnographic Museum (August 24, 2024 to August 2025) 120 colour illustrations The richly illustrated volume explores the cultural heritage of the pre-colonial Kingdom of Benin, in the territory of what today is Nigeria and offers new findings on the historical and current significance of artefacts. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 192 pages. 8.50x5.31x0.39 inches. In Stock.

Gebunden. Condition: New. While many people believe that their used clothes donations are distributed free of charge to the needy in the Third World, the trade in second-hand clothes is actually an international business. The book provides ethnographic insights into the life of a gr.