Manthia Diawara
New York University
Born in Mali, West Africa, Manthia Diaware is a distinguished Professor of Comparative Literature and Film at New York University. He is also a prolific writer and filmmaker himself. His essays on art, cinema and politics have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, LA Times, Libération, Mediapart and Artforum.
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Framing the World: Storytelling Through Music and Film
In times of change, humans need narratives, storytelling and artistic visions for inspiration, and to make sense of life’s ever-present disruptions. This DLD All Stars session brought together Manthia Diawara, Alexander Kluge and…
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The Art of Planetary Storytelling
Discover highlights from our arts and culture talks at DLD All Stars, with international top speakers from culture, science, politics and business…
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