Page Not Found is thrilled to announce the opening of “Transplantation Library: Reading Hall,” on Friday, June 28, at 19:00. The presentation showcases a unique collection of publications and printed matter from the library of Transplantation, a Paris-based organisation that has guest-curated this event.

Founded in 2020 by Amandine Nana, Transplantation is an experimental sociocultural initiative and art library dedicated to the intersection of visual arts and cultural education. Their mission is to enhance African diasporic and immigrant imaginaries and archives, particularly within the French-speaking world. Transplantation’s specialised collection includes a diverse array of publications on art, history, critical thought, literature, and media, all from a diasporic, African, and global perspective.

“Transplantation Library: Reading Hall” features a unique selection of rare and often inaccessible printed objects, including exhibition catalogues, artists’ books, graphic objects, photobooks, cultural magazines, fanzines, student memoirs, poetry collections, archives, and academic works. This exhibition is a celebration of Transplantation’s four years of existence and emphasises the contributions of Black women in artistic publishing. 

“Transplantation Library: Reading Hall” immerses the visitors in a rich display of images, texts, and sounds, inviting them to experience the journey of an Afropean art institution in the making. The exhibition underscores the importance of documenting the present and archiving cultural practices and discourses through manifestos.

In conjunction with the exhibition, an educational program featuring two workshops will be offered. These workshops encourage a sensitive, relational, and creative approach to African diasporic archives. The first workshop will take place on July 10 and be led by artist Iriée Zamblé, and the second on July 14, by cultural researcher Fayo Said.

This presentation is one of the instalments of Mal d’Archive—the new public programme of Page Not Found, exploring the space between artistic, archival and publishing practices. This programme will span over several years and encompass events, exhibitions, workshops and residencies.

Artistic direction by Amandine Nana, supported by Mariama Conteh.

Furniture design by Victoire Coustilières under guidance of Ola Vasiljeva, production by Jacob Wallett.

Page Not Found kindly thanks The Mondriaan Fund, Gemeente Den Haag as well as Stroom Den Haag for supporting this project.