African Photo Magazine Issue #8
We are particularly delighted to publish, in this issue, photographers showcasing studio photography talent that echoes the work of one of Africa’s greats, Malick Sidibé (1936–2016). Photographers Hassan Hajjaj, Omar Diop and Samuel Fosso have stayed true to the photographic style that made Mr Sidibé’s work legendary. The portraitures are uniquely stylish and follow signature themes that clearly identify each photographers artistic bent. The work of this trio speaks to the heart of this publication, the genesis of which was to not only celebrate contemporary African photography but to reach back and illuminate the artistry and creativity of our forefathers and those that came before us, and to never forget that we stand on the shoulders of giants.
We are particularly delighted to publish, in this issue, photographers showcasing studio photography talent that echoes the work of one of Africa’s greats, Malick Sidibé (1936–2016). Photographers Hassan Hajjaj, Omar Diop and Samuel Fosso have stayed true to the photographic style that made Mr Sidibé’s work legendary. The portraitures are uniquely stylish and follow signature themes that clearly identify each photographers artistic bent. The work of this trio speaks to the heart of this publication, the genesis of which was to not only celebrate contemporary African photography but to reach back and illuminate the artistry and creativity of our forefathers and those that came before us, and to never forget that we stand on the shoulders of giants.
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history by highlighting notable <strong>African</strong>s<br />
living in Europe between the fifteenth<br />
and nineteenth century. The integration<br />
of elements of football, weaves the links<br />
between past and present and question<br />
the position of <strong>African</strong>s today.<br />
His latest series “Liberty” (2017) recalls,<br />
interprets and juxtaposes moments of<br />
this Black protest differentiated by time,<br />
geography or size, placing them in the<br />
same chronology, that of a frantic quest<br />
for freedom.<br />
“The narratives about the <strong>African</strong><br />
continent are so lazy,” Diop says, joking<br />
that he sometimes feels like he works in<br />
public relations, showing off his “urban<br />
<strong>African</strong> reality.” However, he says, “if you<br />
talk about Africa and you don’t show<br />
zebras, people have the feeling that<br />
you’ve not been to ‘the real’ Africa. I’m<br />
not trying to deny different depictions.<br />
I’m just trying to balance them.”<br />
See more on IG: @omar_viktor<br />
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