DIPTIQUE Part 2

DIPTIQUE 2

 Another Africa and K.L.V. have collaborated on a series of diptychs that compare this intensely rich source of inspiration with the realms of the arts and fashion. This is part two of the ongoing DIPTIQUE series.

 

(L) Photo courtesy of Simon Ottenberg and The National Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C. Player toward the end of the line at an Njenji parade, dressed as a missionary and wearing Beke mask of the Igbo people circa Ukpa village, Afikpo area, Nigeria, 1959-1960.

(R) Kevin Mackintosh, Monsters and Props, 2011. Editorial in Wonderland Magazine.

 

(R) Masquerade image, author unknown. Source | artismyhustle.

(L) Author unknown

(L) Photo courtesy of Eliot, Elisofon and The National Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C. Igbo mask dancers performing during the Onwa Asaa festival, Ugwuoba village, Nigeria, 1959.

(R) Pieter Hugo, Nollywood Series, Chigozie Nechi. Enugu, Nigeria, 2009. Courtesy of the artist and Steveson Gallery.

 

(L) Photo courtesy of Eliot, Elisofon and The National Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C. Minganji masqueraders from the Pende peoples circa near Gungu, Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970. The Minganji mask’s primary role is as guardian of the initiation encampment embodying death, uncertainty, and darkness.

(R) MARIOS A | W 2011 Banners Collection 

(L) Photo courtesy of Eliot, Elisofon and The National Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C. Minganji masqueraders from the Pende peoples near Gungu, Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970.

(R) Keith Haring, circa unknown.

(L) Photo courtesy of Simon Ottenberg and The National Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C. Logholo masquerader in its variant form known as Okwo in the Njenji parade of the Igbo people circa Ukpa village, Afikpo area, Nigeria, 1959-1960.

(R) Athi-Patra Ruga, The Death of Beiruth 1, 2009. Courtesy of the artist and Whatiftheworld Gallery.

 (L) Photo courtesy of Léon de photographer Sousberghe. and The National Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C. Masquerade at Ngashi of the Pende people circa Gungu, Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970.

(R) Jean-Paul Goude, Untitled, felt-tip on paper, Paris, 1983.

 

(L) Photo courtesy of Eliot, Elisofon and The National Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C. Dyomo masqueraders during the Dama ceremony circa Sanga, Mali, 1970.

(R) Polly Borland, Bunny Nose, 2009. Courtesy of the artist and Other Criteria, London.

(L) Photo courtesy of Eliot Elisofon and The National Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C. Masked dancer during a Gelede performance, Meko, Nigeria, 1971.

(R) Madame Peripetie Photography, freak love triangle, December 2010 for Umbigo Magazine, Portugal.

(L) Pair of Chi wara dancers, Mali. Image courtesy of Dr. Pascal James Imperto, 1970.

(R) Author unknown | source barriobajero

(L) Photo courtesy of Eliot, Elisofon and The National Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C. Masked performers wearing Chi wara headdresses known as N’Gonzon Koun (antelope) circa Bamako, Mali, 1970.

(R) Serge Lutens. Image from the book, L’Esprit Serge Lutens: The Spirit of Beauty.

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