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Malick Sidibé — Vues de Dos
Malick Sidibé

Vues de Dos

Three gelatin silver prints capture figures seen from behind, a recurring motif in Malick Sidibé's celebration of youth culture and identity in 1960s and 70s Mali. The Bamako-based photographer's signature style is evident in the candid intimacy of the compositions, which radiate a sense of movement and personality even in their turned-away poses. Each print is presented in an artist's frame featuring hand-painted glazing and taped edges, reflecting Sidibé's characteristically hands-on approach to the presentation of his work.

Medium
Three gelatin silver prints, each in an artist's frame with hand-painted glazing and taped edge.

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Photographs Day Sale

April 2, 2015

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Malick Sidibé, Vues de Dos

Three gelatin silver prints capture figures seen from behind, a recurring motif in Malick Sidibé's celebration of youth culture and identity in 1960s and 70s Mali. The Bamako-based photographer's signature style is evident in the candid intimacy of the compositions, which radiate a sense of movement and personality even in their turned-away poses. Each print is presented in an artist's frame featuring hand-painted glazing and taped edges, reflecting Sidibé's characteristically hands-on approach to the presentation of his work.

Medium
Three gelatin silver prints, each in an artist's frame with hand-painted glazing and taped edge.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Twentieth Century, Studio Photography, Male Artist, Triptych Format, Nostalgic Mood, African Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, Malian Artist, Portrait Photography, Master Photographer, Figurative, Black and White

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