Tavares Strachan’s first monograph delves into an encyclopedic practice that challenges the narratives of our shared history. His 2,400-page book, containing over 15,000 entries from events omitted in traditional encyclopedias, invites readers to question what we choose to remember and what gets lost.

Strachan, a Bahamian artist based in the US, is at the forefront of conceptual art. His work not only critiques colonialism but also engages with contemporary issues like climate change and space exploration. The artist founded BASEC, a satellite launch platform that commemorated the first African-American astronaut within any national space program.

The release of this monograph coincides with his exhibition at The Pizzuti, where he continues to explore themes of historical erasure and collective memory. Strachan believes in the spiritual connection between presenting work in person and on the page, emphasizing that bookmaking is part of a long-standing tradition of sharing information.

Strachan’s practice reflects a broader discourse on how we construct our past and present. His work reminds us that history is not just what happened yesterday but also what we choose to include or exclude in our collective narratives.