On the occasion of the Re:assemblages Symposium, we are pleased to announce a partnership between Contemporary And (C&) and Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation to present the C& Cyclopedia in our newly activated Reading Room for a period of six months. The Reading Room initiative invites encounters with publications that map connections across African and Afro-diasporic art and cultural ecologies. Its reference tables will feature publications from the Re:assemblages programmes growing ecosystem of contributors, alongside a digital intervention by Contemporary And (C&).
The C& Cyclopedia is a groundbreaking digital resource that reimagines C&’s extensive archive of around 11,000 texts in English, French, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Built from contributions by writers, artists, and curators worldwide, the C& Cyclopedia transforms the archive into a site of exploration and encounter—shifting from information-seeking to discovery, dialogue, and “a place to hang out.” More than an archive, it consolidates, preserves, and advances narratives around contemporary art from Africa and the Global Diaspora, actively documenting and shaping cultural discourses, inspiring new formats, and serving as a tool of foresight. Designed to stimulate reflection across multiple levels, it prompts critical questions at the intersection of art, technology, language, and inclusion, while offering visitors the opportunity to navigate connections, uncover hidden narratives, and co-create knowledge. As such, the C& Cyclopedia serves as a vital resource that expands how contemporary art is accessed, experienced, and reimagined globally.
In the Reading Room, the C& Cyclopedia will be accessible on a computer, accompanied by usage guidelines. A feedback form will also be available, inviting users to share their reflections on the resource.
About Contemoporary And (C&)
Contemporary And (C&) is a platform for international contemporary art and thought. Founded in 2013 as a bilingual online magazine, C& has since unfolded into the C& Cosmos: two online magazines (C& Magazine and C& América Latina Magazine), critical print publications, free education programs, and projects that move between digital and physical space. From reading rooms to mentoring, from artist commissions to the C& Cyclopedia, we create spaces for reflection, connection, and exchange.