The “The Past is a Path” first existed as a large-scale drawing installation at the exhibition “Hey Hamburg do you know Rudolf Duala Manga Bell?” from 2021 – 2024. This book brings together all the drawings in a manner that makes for an easy read.
The Past is a Path makes extensive use of archival documents to develop a fictional conversation that loosely highlights the events that led to Cameroon becoming a German colony and, the execution of Rudolf Duala Manga Bell. The conversation was inspired by the political, economic, and cultural disparities faced by people who have roots in colonized countries.
-  Karo Akpokiere
The Past is a Path.  Drawn and written by Karo Akpokiere. Copyright. 2024. Karo Akpokiere
The production of this book is generously funded by the Ministry of Culture and Media, Hamburg
Credits
Book design: Saki Ho. Research Studios, Hamburg. 
Proofreading and Editing: Temitayo Olofinlua (Stories Clicks)
Research support: MARKK Museum, Hamburg
Printer:Druckhaus Sportflieger GmbH
Paper: Pergraphica Rough Natural 300g. Pergraphica Rough Natural 120g​​​​​​​
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