Ekow Eshun

Author

Ekow Eshun is a British Ghanaian writer, curator, journalist and broadcaster whose book The Strangers explores the African diaspora experience through art, culture and personal reflection. Eshun examines how Black artists across different periods and disciplines have expressed the experience of displacement, belonging and identity,... creating a work that is both a cultural history and a deeply personal meditation on what it means to be a stranger in the world. He has served as director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London and has been a prominent figure in British arts and culture for decades. Eshun has written for publications including The Guardian, The New York Times and Financial Times, bringing intelligence and passion to his cultural commentary. His work bridges art criticism, cultural history and personal essay, creating a distinctive voice that illuminates the connections between visual culture and lived experience. The audiobook edition brings his elegant, thoughtful exploration of diaspora, art and identity to listeners who appreciate cultural criticism that combines intellectual rigour with personal depth. Read more Show less