Rediscovering Modernism in Africa: From Nostalgia to Optimism

Beira Railway Station, Mozambique. Image © Andrew Moore under CC Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic licenseThe mid-twentieth century marked a transformative period for Africa as 29 countries achieved independence between 1956 and 1964, signaling the dawn of the nation-state across the continent. This era resonated with a spirit of liberation and progress, paralleling the global movements of that time, such as the establishment of international organizations like the United Nations (1945) a