# Rethinking Art's Histories

Photographic afterlives is a scholarly book series volume within the Rethinking Art's Histories collection. This work examines the cultural, social, and political contexts surrounding photographs from the Algerian War of Independence between 1954 and 1962. The text investigates how these images appear in contemporary art and photobooks, situating them within the broader archival turn in the humanities. It traces the movement of historical photographs across various spaces to reveal the layers of meaning they acquire over time.

This history and photography book series explores the relationship between archival inquiry and the shifting needs of the present. The research focuses on artists and photographers who excavate sidelined histories and remediate established narratives. By examining the potential of decolonization archives, the series addresses complex themes in North African history, international politics, and social sciences. It provides a critical look at how visual media interacts with the memory of conflict and the ongoing debates regarding Algerian archives.

## Books in this series (2)

- Vol. 1 — [Photographic afterlives](https://mybookbandits.com/books/9781526181695) (ISBN 9781526181695)
- Vol. 1 — [Taking Place](https://mybookbandits.com/books/9781526198136) (ISBN 9781526198136)

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